Food and grocery code of conduct independent review
Dr. Emerson has released an interim report for the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Independent review. This report is commissioned by the Albanese Government and was released on Monday 8th April. The Hon Dr. Craig Emerson will lead the 2023 – 2024 Review of the Food and Grocery Code of conduct.
The report outlines there is a market power imbalance between smaller suppliers and supermarkets which creates the need for an effective code. The code aims to rectify this bargaining power imbalance.
The report recommends to apply this code to supermarkets who are generating revenues over $5 billion per year. This would include the following supermarkets: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Metcash.
The interim report includes 11 recommendations for improving the code, click here to read a statement sent by Hon Dr Craig Emerson.
WA Government partners with Federal Goverment
The WA government has partnered with federal government to provide support to its pre-employment pathway program. The Digital Workplace Job Ready program is one of 130 courses made fee free in 2024.
The Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti said "This is a fantastic initiative that is helping Aboriginal students get the skills they need to be part of the digital workforce."
Registration for the Digital Workplace Job Ready program occurs on the Jobs and Skills WA website at jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/pathways.