News and Events
Safety, Innovation, and Workforce Development Take Centre Stage at the 2025 VTA Conference
Thu Mar 27 2025
The 2025 VTA State Conference took place from Sunday, 23 March to Tuesday, 25 March 2025, at the Silverwater Resort in San Remo, Victoria. Organised by the Victorian Transport Association (VTA).
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Addressing Workforce Challenges in Freight Forwarding & Customs Broking
Tue Mar 25 2025
Last Friday, Camilla Elmes, Transport and Logistics Engagement Manager, met with key stakeholders to discuss the ongoing workforce challenges in the international freight forwarding and customs broking sector. The discussions highlighted a growing concern over an ageing workforce, the lack of structured career pathways, and the increasing reliance on offshoring for key tasks, which limits local skill development.
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A Firsthand Look at Livestock Transport Operations and Workforce Development
Tue Mar 11 2025
Last week, Camilla Elmes, our Industry Engagement Manager for Transport and Logistics, had the opportunity to visit Martin’s Stock Haulage to gain firsthand insight into livestock transport operations. The visit provided a deeper understanding of the essential skills required in this critical transport sector and highlighted opportunities for workforce development.
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Strengthening Australia's Maritime Workforce with the launch of the National Maritime Skills Network
Wed Mar 05 2025
The Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training launched the National Maritime Skills Network (‘The Network’) at the Port of Melbourne on 27 February 2025. Senior industry leaders, government representatives, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, and training providers gathered to mark a significant milestone for training and workforce development in Australia’s maritime industry.
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Industry Leaders Discuss Future of the Transport and Logistics Workforce at Driving Tomorrow’s Workforce Event
Mon Mar 03 2025
The future of Australia’s transport and logistics workforce took centre stage at the Driving Tomorrow’s Workforce event, hosted by TAFE QLD and the Queensland Trucking Association. The event brought together industry leaders to discuss key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
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Toowoomba Regional Industry Roundtable
Oaks Hotel - Toowoomba
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 | 8:30am - 11:00am AEDT
Industry Skills Australia is hosting an Industry Roundtable in Toowoomba.
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