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The national trade skills shortage in Australia is primarily being caused by the imbedded negative culture against women which actively discourages women from pursuing trade careers, such as building and construction. 

Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald today said the end of wage discrimination against women, who retire on average with half the savings of men, is an issue that impacts on women and families across Australia.

Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald said the reforms, outlined by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison today at the National Press Club, could lead to generational change and end the national embedded discrimination against women in the trades area which starts at the career advice and apprenticeship level. 

The COVID-19 cyclone of change and challenges, which has confronted Australia’s building, construction and property sectors for nearly three months, will be the subject of the next Tradeswomen Australia’s online seminar.

Pioneer Susan Alberti AC, one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, businesswoman, role model and mentor to young women, has become the Patron of Tradeswomen Australia.

Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald today called for an end to the discrimination against women in the trades area, saying it was a major threat to the economy.

Discrimination Against Women in Trades Area A Major Issue for Australia’s Recovery

Tradeswomen Australia said the introduction of the COVID-19 virus prevention programs into the building industry has lifted the focus on mental health issues in the workplace. This issue will be discussed in an online forum by Tradeswomen Australia on 15 April 2020. 

Skilled apprentices the foundation of economic recovery At March 2019 there were 276,250 apprentices and trainees in training according to National Centre for Vocational Training research. Tradeswomen Australia, established to [...]

Skilled apprentices the foundation of economic recovery Tradeswomen Australia, established to encourage, recruit and retain women in skilled trade roles, today announced the development of an interactive online summit to [...]