Clubs Australia Welcomes the Government’s Investment in Apprentices

Clubs Australia has welcomed the Albanese Labor Government’s plan to support key urgent recommendations from the Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System and to address ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Executive Director of Clubs Australia, Rebecca Riant, said the investment will be well received by the club industry.

“Chefs and cooks are in short supply in the hospitality industry, so any opportunity to encourage more people to take on an apprenticeship at a club is welcome news,” said Ms Riant.

“Increasing the Living Away From Home Allowance so that apprentices can meet the costs associated with moving to take up an apprenticeship will be particularly beneficial for clubs in regional areas.

“Clubs Australia will continue to advocate for similar policies that support the growth and sustainability of the club industry.”

The Government has committed to:

Maintain the 2025 Priority List and extend current Australian Apprentice Training Support and Priority Hiring Incentive payment settings by six months until 31 December 2025.
Increase the Living Away From Home Allowance from 1 July 2025.
Increase the Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support payment from 1 July 2025 to support employers taking on apprentices with disability.