MEGT CEO Matthew Hicks joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss the urgent need to address Australia's declining labour productivity and a 30% drop in apprenticeship commencements.

Hicks calls for a critical $5 billion government investment in new employer incentives to combat a worsening skills crisis in Australia. 

MEGT CEO Matthew Hicks joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss the urgent need to address Australia's declining labour productivity and a 30% drop in apprenticeship commencements.
Hicks calls for a critical $5 billion government investment in new employer incentives to combat a worsening skills crisis in Australia.&nbsp;

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Why Australia's apprenticeship drop is a red flag

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The mural is signed, the "Ed-ale" is flowing, and Mayor Teresa Harding couldn't be prouder of how Ipswich rallied to lure a global superstar to town. 

 

The mural is signed, the "Ed-ale" is flowing, and Mayor Teresa Harding couldn't be prouder of how Ipswich rallied to lure a global superstar to town. 
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Mayor Teresa Harding and Gary celebrate Ipswich’s star-studded victory

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After nearly a year of gingerbread biscuits, community choirs, and relentless "Ed Watch," the impossible just happened: Ed Sheeran officially touched down in Ipswich to sign his mural at the Hotel Commonwealth. 

Hear the moment of pure victory as we celebrate the massive community spirit that proved if you channel enough positivity, even global superstars can't stay away.

After nearly a year of gingerbread biscuits, community choirs, and relentless "Ed Watch," the impossible just happened: Ed Sheeran officially touched down in Ipswich to sign his mural at the Hotel Commonwealth. 
Hear the moment of pure victory as we celebrate the massive community spirit that proved if you channel enough positivity, even global superstars can't stay away.

How a 9-month community campaign brought Ed Sheeran to Ipswich!

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Why Australia's apprenticeship drop is a red flag

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