On 26 September 2002 Dr Brendan Nelson announced the outcomes of the Review which simplify the process for businesses who employ and train New Apprentices.
In the election policy statement "Skilling Up Australia" the Government undertook to review the Commonwealth New Apprenticeships Incentives Programme in consultation with Employers, Industry, Group Training Organisations, States and Territories and other interested parties to ensure that the programme is as targeted and as simple to communication to employers as possible.
The Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) conducted a review of the Commonwealth New Apprenticeships Incentives Programme. The review sought to identify opportunities to improve the targeting and administrative processes of the programme.
Consultative Meetings were held between 12 June 2002 and 26 July 2002 in Orange, Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong, Albury, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth, Townsville, Brisbane, Coolangatta, Hobart and Canberra.
At the consultations a series of slides were used to guide discussions.
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extract of the presentation (pdf 283kb) 
Written submissions on the Key Issues Overview Paper or general comments regarding the New Apprenticeships Incentive Programme closed on 26 July 2002.
Over 110 submissions were received.
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