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Queensland Builds Trades Workforce | Brisbane News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Queensland’s construction boom is hitting a major snag—skilled labor shortages are forcing firms to turn away work. Enter Tradie Start, a bold new government program offering up to $14,000 to small businesses hiring their first apprentice, with extra boosts for veterans, women, Indigenous workers, and those with disabilities. With the 2032 Olympics just six years away, the state is racing to train 4,500 future tradespeople, boost apprentices’ wages, and even explore overseas migration deals—all to keep pace with soaring demand for housing, hospitals, and infrastructure. Now’s the time to jump into the trades. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6db374c67dc0e123