Economics
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Economy
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Macroeconomics
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Guide
Supporting Students with Disability in Vocational Education and Training (VET)
This document outlines the key requirements and applications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA), the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cth) (DSE) and the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and how to use the Supporting Students with Disability Toolkit resources to build capability and confidence in implementing inclusive practice.
Guide
Practice Guide: reasonable adjustments
This practice guide explains how registered Vocational Education and Training providers implement reasonable adjustments. It offers an overview of the practice, considerations, and checkpoints. It also links these adjustments to the regulatory framework and recommends free resources and training to help users build institutional capability.
Policy report
Design paper for Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve
In 2025, the Australian Government committed to establishing a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve (CMSR) to maximise the strategic value of Australia’s critical minerals. This paper sets out an industry-informed perspective on how to implement the Government’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve.
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How the supported wage system works
This resource details the Australian Government’s Supported Wage System (SWS), which enables employers to pay eligible employees with disability a productivity-based wage. Administered through the JobAccess portal, this policy outlines operational guidelines, worker eligibility criteria, formal independent workplace assessment processes, regular review mechanisms, and the financial incentive payments available to employers hiring under the framework.
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Supporting learning and understanding at work
This resource helps employers support employees with cognitive impairment. Topics covered include cognitive differences at work, understanding the different ways people learn and making workplace adjustments to support staff.