As Australia increasingly moves towards a digital economy, it is becoming more and more important for our young people to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to protect themselves and our nation from cyber threats.

That’s why the Australian government is working hard to promote cyber security in our schools, vocational education and training and higher education sectors.

In recent years, we have seen a number of high-profile cyber attacks hit Australian businesses and organisations, including the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Telstra.

These attacks have underscored the importance of cyber security and the need for all Australians, regardless of their age or background, to be aware of how to protect themselves online.

The good news is that there are a number of initiatives already underway to promote cyber security in Australian education and training institutions.

Government funding and initiatives

For example, the Australian Government’s Cyber Security Strategy includes a commitment to provide $3.8 million over four years to support the delivery of cyber security education and awareness programs in schools. The goal of Cyber STEPs is to have advanced cyber security taught to children in grades 7–12. TAFEs, other registered training organisations (RTOs), and universities will all be eligible to participate in the initiative as well.

This funding is being used to develop resources and curriculum materials, as well as deliver training for teachers on how to incorporate cyber security into their classrooms.

A total of $140 million will be invested by the Australian government in Australia’s two Tier 1 high performance computing facilities, the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre in Western Australia and the National Computational Infrastructure in Canberra, to update their infrastructure. They support Australia’s research excellence and government operations, and they enable meaningful research in priority sectors such as agribusiness, genomics, and cyber security to take place.

Australian Federal Police (AFP)

In addition, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has developed a comprehensive cyber safety program called “ThinkUKnow” ThinkUKnow | Australian Federal Police, which is delivered in primary and secondary schools across the country.

The program aims to educate young people about the dangers of the online world and how to protect themselves from becoming victims of cybercrime.

The AFP also offers a free cyber safety app for parents and carers, which provides advice and resources on how to keep children safe online.

The role of The Australian Industry and Skills Committee

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee consults with a network of Industry Reference Committees composed of members from various industry sectors. Their advice is meant to ensure that training packages match the needs of employers and the current economy, especially Industry 4.0, which has its own IRC. The Digital Transformation IRC is also addressing the industry’s demand for automation, digital skills, big data, cyber security, and supply chain skills.

Other initiatives include

According to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 28,030 international students arrived in Australia in January 2022, an increase from 27,670 students who arrived in the same month the previous year.

At the beginning of February, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke, stated that Australia is welcoming a growing number of overseas students, backpackers, and skilled migrants back to the country.

As an example, Hawke noted that there are more work opportunities present in Australia today than there were prior to the pandemic, and that there are more places available for backpackers and students as well.

According to Minister Hawke, “there are more jobs available in Australia now than there were before the COVID-19-Pandemic, and there are still many more places open to Backpackers and Students that we are eager to fill, so come on down.”

Since the beginning of November 2021, a total of 56,000 overseas students have arrived in Australia. Approximately 7,000 international students returned to Australia from the 24th to the 30th of January.

“For the period January 2022 to December 2022, the overall number of overseas students in Australia was 355,627.” According to the government’s website, “there was a change of -21 percent compared to the same period last year.”

Since the beginning of 2022, there has been a significant increase in the demand for Australian study visas, owing to the education department committing greater resources to the processing of foreign student visas.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian economy suffered substantially as a result of a dearth of international students studying in the country. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on foreign commerce for the December quarter, the contribution of overseas education to the Australian economy has decreased by nearly half, from $40.3 billion in 2019 to $22.5 billion in 2021.

Leading Australian institutions have recently declared their support for international students who have been affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, declaring that they will provide counselling and other aid measures to international students affected by the Russian invasion.

According to a new study released by Western Sydney University, 82 percent of Australian parents want gender and sexuality diversity discussed in the classroom. The study, conducted by Associate Professor Jacqueline Ullman and Associate Professor Tania Ferfolja from the School of Education, is the first of its kind in Australia to comprehensively survey parents on the topic.

The research found that:

• 94 percent of parents want Relationships and Sexuality Education delivered in government schools.
• 82 percent of parents support the curriculum inclusion of gender and sexuality diversity topics for all school students, from kindergarten to Year 12.
• Most parents want to see gender and sexuality diversity introduced in the curriculum in primary school and the early years of high school.
• The majority of parents support parents, schools and teachers all being involved in Relationships and Sexuality Education.

The research found that overall, there was very strong parental support for including gender and sexual diversity topics in school-based relationships and sexual health education programs.

Associate Professor Ferfolja added that “the findings challenge some myths about what parents think about including these topics in schools. In fact, we found that even conservative religious parents supported the inclusion of these topics in the curriculum.”

The survey, which polled 2,000 Australian parents, also found that there was majority support for gender and sexuality diversity being taught in both primary and secondary schools. This is an important finding, as it suggests that these topics should be introduced at an early age to create a more inclusive society.

Parents who participated in the survey noted a number of reasons why they believed that gender and sex diversity should be taught in schools. Some felt that it was important for students to learn about different families and relationships, while others believed that it was crucial for students to develop a better understanding of themselves and others.

“This research provides valuable evidence that will help inform policymakers about what parents want for their children’s education,” said Associate Professor Ullman. “It is clear that there is a strong desire from parents for schools to play a role in fostering inclusion and respect for all members of the community.”

The study’s release comes at a time when the Australian government is considering making changes to the national curriculum to include more focus on gender and sexuality diversity. These proposed changes have been met with opposition from some groups, but it appears that the majority of Australian parents are in favour of such inclusion.

For more information, please refer to Landmark study released on gender and sexual diversity education in schools | Western Sydney University

The Australian Government has identified skills shortages in the job market in some industries, which have been exacerbated by border closures as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, as a problem that requires immediate attention. The gravity of the situation has prompted the creation of one-of-a-kind and significant incentives that might aid around 9,500 onshore migrants.

It is not only speedier migrant skills assessment processes that are included in the Migrant Skills Incentives; it is also free and fast-tracked skills assessments for onshore migrants who are in Australia on a permanent family, partner, humanitarian, or refugee visa.

Migrants who have never passed a skills assessment and who have skills, credentials, and/or experience that are closely related to a priority occupation are eligible for a special incentive.

Engineering vocations with high priority include:

• Civil engineers
• Structural engineers
• Transport engineers
• Electrical engineers
• Geotechnical
• Mechanical engineers
• Mining engineers
• Petroleum engineers

“This program gives a significant reduction in the time it would normally take to complete an assessment,” said Engineers Australia Senior Manager Assessments Robin Liu.

“A typical assessment could take 16 to 18 weeks. A previously paid, expedited assessment could take as long as 20 working days to complete. A response is provided within 15 working days under this free offer, which runs from February 28, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

For more information, please visit Migrant Skills Incentives – Department of Education, Skills and Employment, Australian Government

We would love to have you join our professional development retainer agreement services or individual professional development opportunities through Edu Learning. Our organisation works with the aim to help you grow your skills in a fun and interactive way. The benefits of joining our organisation are numerous, from getting tips from VET experts and industry leaders to building a network of peers, who can help you move forward in your career.

Intellectually stimulating and engaging content is what we excel at. We offer training programs that will provide your staff with the practical skills and strategies that they need to be successful in their careers in this competitive market – whether it’s in marketing, finance or RTO operations.

The benefits of being part of our professional development group include:

– Developing a better understanding of the role of a VET professional
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In partnership with Edu Learning and CAQA Skills, CAQA provides a variety of professional and personal development opportunities. We may also tailor the training to meet your specific requirements and skill level as well. For additional details, please contact us right away at info@caqa.com.au.

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has funded the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) to carry out three projects as part of the program of works to transform the capacity of and provide support to a diverse range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) providers to assist them in supporting students with disabilities.

This work program was created in response to the 2020 review of the Disability Standards for Education 2005. (The Standards). The Standards aim to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to and participation in education as students without disabilities. The Standards do not impose new requirements, but rather strive to clarify the obligations of education providers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) is conducting a survey to gather feedback from VET providers and staff on what is required to enhance staff capacity to better support students with disabilities to participate and succeed in VET.

The survey data will be used to inform Project One: Develop resources to build RTO capability to support students with disability.

The purpose of this work is to advise on, review, and develop a variety of resources to assist and build RTO capability to support students with disabilities to engage with and undertake training in the VET sector, as well as to support understanding of their obligations under the Disability Standards for Education 2005 and students’ rights.

To participate and provide your valuable feedback, please complete the survey at https://utas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6M7DmnCqY3I9Dim

The Review will examine how the ESOS regulatory framework can evolve to support Australia’s international education sector to innovate and diversify, while continuing to protect Australia’s international reputation as a quality education destination.

On 10 February 2022, the Department launched a public consultation as part of the Review process to seek views on the following broad questions:

• How can the ESOS framework be strengthened and improved to deliver an optimal student experience?
• How can the framework resolve any regulatory barriers that prevent sector innovation, diversification, and growth of Australian education offerings, including online and offshore?
• How can the ESOS regulatory framework evolve to better support the sector to deliver a high-quality education experience?

The Department seeks consideration of these, and other questions raised in the Review discussion paper.

You can find the Discussion paper with more information, including how to make a submission here. Please use the submission form to provide feedback.

The Department is accepting feedback until COB Friday 29 April 2022.

There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence and machine learning today, but what exactly is it?

Machine learning is a process of developing computer programs that can learn from data without being explicitly programmed by a human. This gives it the ability to process large amounts of data and find patterns within them. Its development has led to significant advances in computational science and many experts predict this technology will lead to more change in society than even personal computing or the Internet.

Artificial intelligence is transforming almost every industry imaginable — from transportation (Google’s self-driving cars) to finance (robotic investment advisors) and healthcare (virtual doctors). Education and training are no exception. Artificial intelligence can be used in several ways: teaching, training and recruiting.

The education and training industry is an important sector of the economy. It is also a very complex one. AI and machine learning are changing how we learn, teach, and train. They are making it possible for us to learn in new ways, teach in new ways, and train in new ways.

In the classroom, you can expect AI to make a huge impact on education, creating personalised learning plans for students whilst also optimising lesson plans to better meet their needs. This is already happening today in higher education at institutions like MIT and Harvard University which use online learning platforms from companies like Coursera to deliver lectures directly to students according to their academic progress and readiness levels.

Personalised instruction will be a boon for teaching languages. The Association of Language Testers in Education notes that language educators have been using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) since the 1980s — with good results. But CALL has traditionally been based on programmed instruction where “the teacher’s role is to monitor and evaluate the learners’ responses and to provide corrective feedback where necessary.” Similarly, there are a number of companies today that use AI to automatically generate personalised instruction for language learners.

It is predicted that “fully autonomous personalised language tutors” will exist in the near future, thanks to advancements in natural language processing technologies that enable chatbots to converse naturally with individuals.

In the past, training was largely a one-way process where an instructor delivered content to some learners and those individuals made their best effort to absorb it. The advent of new technologies has given rise to two-way communication between instructors and students which makes learning a collaborative experience.

Machine learning gives companies a way to more efficiently assess learning outcomes by providing them with specific data through analytics about how different groups of learners have performed in the past. Data on student performance can be applied to future hires so that they fit better into teams from the start — saving time and money on training later down the road. Via machine learning, businesses can identify which students are most likely to complete training programs and become high-performing employees. It will also help reduce human errors by automating some tasks or replacing human teachers with AI teachers who are better at teaching concepts like math or science. The future of education will be more personalised and customised for every individual student. The rise in popularity of MOOCs (massive open online courses) has paved the way for this change.

Another big change: in the future, training and development will be a continuous process rather than something that happens once or twice a year. This is already happening today at companies like Google and Pivotal Labs where employees continue to learn no matter how long they have worked for the company thanks to daily on-the-job learning opportunities.

AI can even help recruiters find candidates by giving them access to personalised recommendations based on their unique needs. Today, many organisations are using automated recruiting platforms that provide them with tools to assess their own internal talent as well as assess external candidates against open roles based on skillsets and other qualifications.

The Global E-Learning Market report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

E-learning is a learning system based on formalised teaching with the help of electronic resources. E-learning saves both time and money as video recorded lectures are easy to record and repeat whenever necessary.

In addition, it helps to manage the schedule of students as they can take online courses at their most convenient time, whether early in the morning, late afternoon, or evening. Moreover, as the students do not have to pay for transportation or worry about eating on the go, it enables the learner to learn at their own speed and convenience. Thus, by applying e-learning, employers can verify their candidate’s actual skill qualification.

The rise in the adoption of advanced e-learning systems and the increase in the adoption of cloud-based e-learning platforms positively impacts the growth of the market. In addition, the surge in the use of AI and machine learning in e-learning systems boost the growth of the market across the globe. However, factors such as lack of face-to-face interactions in the E-learning systems and lack of practical knowledge limit the growth of the market. On the contrary, the emergence of several trends such as microlearning, gamification, adaptive learning, and mobile learning are expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the market during the forecast period.

The e-learning market is segmented on the basis of provider, deployment model, course, end-user, and region. By provider, it is bifurcated into content and service. By deployment mode, it is categorised into cloud and on-premise. By course, it is divided into primary and secondary education, higher education, online certification and professional course, test preparation. By end-user, it is classified into academic, corporate, and government. By region, the e-learning market is analysed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Key Benefits

• The study provides an in-depth analysis of the e-learning market forecast along with the current trends and future estimations to explain the imminent investment pockets.
• Information about key drivers, restraints, & opportunities and their impact analysis on the global market is provided in the report.
• Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of the buyers and suppliers operating in the industry.
• A quantitative analysis of the e-learning market trends from 2021 to 2030 is provided to determine the market potential.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Remote learning trends enforced by the global pandemic
• Increase in adoption of smartphones and cellular technology

Restraints

• Lower interaction with fellow learners and peers
• Need for higher self-motivation and proper time management skills among learners

Opportunities

• Time and cost-effectiveness of e-learning models
• More personalised learning opportunities

Companies Mentioned

• Adobe
• Aptara Inc.
• Articulate Global LLC
• CERTPOINT Cisco Systems Inc.
• Citrix Systems Inc.
• D2L Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• Oracle Corporation
• SAP SE

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Students should not feel limited by the opportunities available to them. Virtual learning services are just one of the many ways that students can take advantage of.

Virtual Learning: Virtual learning is an immersive, interactive, and collaborative approach to learning. It is based on the idea that learners can access knowledge from anywhere at any time, using a variety of digital media such as video, audio, text-based material and virtual reality.

Services: Services offered by companies include tutoring, online courses or classes, mentorship programs. These services make it possible for students to learn at their own pace in their own time.

Virtual learning services are becoming more and more popular with every passing year. These services offer students a wide range of benefits including personalization, flexibility, and convenience.

Students can take advantage of these services in many different ways such as: taking courses on their own time, receiving support from tutors and peers or even enrolling in classes that aren’t offered on campus.

A common form of online support provided by virtual learning tools are tutorials, spaced repetition modules and collaborative workspaces.

Tutorials may be required for general subject knowledge as well as specific program requirements. Assessments prior to tutorial registration allow institutions to determine which individuals require additional guidance before they move forward in course courses. Collaborative workspaces also allow students to ask questions about materials learned in the tutorials as well as provide feedback from classmates.

Spaced repetition modules allow students to work on sections of content at their own pace. In other words, the student can review the information just before they are about to forget it, instead of being surprised by a pop quiz or exam.

Spaced repetition is used along with learning how the brain best learns and memorises information by spacing out study time over periods of time. For example, a student may review a topic once a day for five days in a row and then not have to worry about it until after their test has been taken.

The collaboration spaces also allows students to work together which can be very helpful if one or more individuals are taking the same course but either live too far away from each other, have conflicting schedules etc.

Other forms of support offered through virtual learning are advanced search tools, virtual tutors, online homework grading and testing services.

Virtual tutors may be available by teachers or students who have either had previous experience in providing help to their peers or training on how to do so.

Online homework grading and testing services allow the student access to all materials needed for class including tests which can then be submitted electronically.

Some institutions offer this service for free while others charge a fee depending on the number of submissions allowed within a certain time frame as well as what type of access is granted back to the student.

The use of virtual learning has grown rapidly over the past several years with many institutions offering online course materials and support to their students.

We are living in a time of rapid change. Technology has been disrupting the way we live and work since its invention. In this article, we will discuss how the metaverse is changing everything, even academic research.

The idea of a metaverse has been part of science fiction for decades, but the term is on the threshold of becoming a reality. With its 2018 sci-fi film “Ready Player One,” director Steven Spielberg provides a glimpse into what many technology companies predict will be the Internet’s next big thing – metaverse!

What is the metaverse, anyway?

The metaverse is a term used to describe an online 3D virtual world that can be accessed by any device with an internet connection. The metaverse allows users to create, share, and interact with digital environments using avatars (3D representations) that they control through their devices.

Virtual reality and a digital second life are two concepts that have been around for a long time, and the metaverse is the result of their coming together.

Since the beginning of the twentieth century, technologists have dreamed of a time when our virtual lives would be just as essential as our physical ones. It’s possible that we’ll spend a significant amount of time communicating with our friends and coworkers in virtual reality. Because of this, we would spend money on costumes and stuff for our digital avatars in that location as well.

Virtual reality, referred to as the metaverse by techies such as Mr Zuckerberg, serves as a computing platform for people who want to live a second life online. You wear a virtual reality headset, which immerses you in a three-dimensional environment. You interact with virtual items with the use of motion-sensing controllers, and you converse with others through the use of a microphone.

In the past few years, many companies have invested heavily into developing their own 3D virtual worlds for their employees to use as a tool for work-life balance and productivity. For example, Microsoft has invested millions into developing its own version of the metaverse.

The metaverse has the potential to change everything, even academic research. It is one of the most exciting and promising developments in recent times.

The metaverse is a virtual 3D representation of the real world. It is a digital representation of the physical world that allows people to conduct business and interact with each other in a simulated environment. The metaverse can be accessed from any device with internet connection.

Instead of relying on traditional methods such as surveys, interviews and focus groups, researchers can now conduct their studies in this virtual world. Explaining this in simple terms – It will allow students to do their own research from any location, which can be very beneficial in terms of cost and time management.

The metaverse will also change how we experience art. In this new environment, people can create and share their own digital artworks with others in the same space.

The metaverse will offer a great “learning environment”, which means it provides opportunities for learners and teachers alike to engage in personalised learning, collaborative learning, and knowledge sharing.

The metaverse has been cited as an important tool for educators to use in their teaching practices. The Metaverse’s ability to provide information in a way that allows learners to interact with it will allow them to develop skills that they might not have had otherwise.

For the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), ORIMA Research will conduct a comprehensive consultation process with vocational education and training providers in early 2022 on behalf of ASQA. The information gathered will be used to help establish a self-assurance model for the industry.

Providers were urged to register their interest in participating in this consultation by filling out an online form.

This consultation process is an important first step in the codesign of a self-assurance model for the industry, and it should not be overlooked. As a result, providers will have an unprecedented opportunity to contribute to the development of the self-assurance model in the future, ensuring that it is informed by the real-world experiences and insights of those who provide self-assurance services to users. ASQA is seeking input from a diverse range of service providers since it is critical that the needs and conditions of the whole sector are taken into consideration during the design of the new model.

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Following one of the world’s most extensive COVID-19 isolations, the Australian government will open its doors to all international students who have received a full COVID-19 vaccination.

According to Erudera.com, the decision will take effect on February 21 and will have an impact on over 500,000 international students currently enrolled in the country, as well as all other people who have temporarily suspended their duties due to the pandemic.

On February 21, 2022, all fully vaccinated visa holders will be able to travel to Australia without requiring a travel exemption. “Visa holders who have not been vaccinated will still require a valid travel exemption to enter Australia,” according to the country’s Home Affairs Department.

Due to the government’s announcement that the country’s borders will be closed starting in March 2020, Australia has enforced the most stringent travel ban when compared to other countries. Another country that used a similar approach was the United States of America, which for nearly two years barred European citizens from travelling to the country.

“It has been about two years since we made the decision to close the borders with Australia. Following a meeting of the national security cabinet, Morrison stated that if a person has had two vaccinations, “we look forwards to welcoming them back to Australia.”

Following a 17 per cent decrease from last year’s similar time, the Department of Education estimates that Australia will have 568,746 overseas students during its January-November 2021 academic year period.

Chinese students (169,881) account for 28 per cent of all students enrolled in Australian universities in 2021, followed by Indians (99,523), who account for 17 per cent of all students, and Nepalese students (45,461), who account for eight per cent of all students enrolled in Australian universities in 2021 and represent a 13 per cent decrease from the previous year’s total.

Most recently, the neighbouring country of New Zealand declared that its initial reopening phases will begin just one week after Australia on February 27, which will be a week after the Australian reopening. Thus, around 5,000 international students will be permitted to enter the country beginning on April 12 and attend their classes in person.

People from New Zealand and other qualified countries travelling to Australia will be the first to be let into the nation, with the second phase allowing for the reopening of the country to people from other countries travelling on Working Holiday Scheme visas and those on skilled worker visas.

While Australia and New Zealand have made the decision to extend their borders to international students, Japan continues to place strict regulations on foreign students who wish to study there. The Asian country had declared that it would reopen to international students in stages, beginning with the admission of 87 students on January 30 and then 400 more students being granted permission to study there. The vast majority of 147,000 overseas students, who have been granted permission to study in Japan, are, however, left in their home countries after receiving their visas.

As part of a new support package, the state of Western Australia has earmarked around AUS$16 million to assist the state’s international education sector. It was announced that a support programme will be implemented after the state delayed the reopening of its borders due to the Omicron variant earlier in February.

As part of the package, the Student Quarantine Support Program will receive $8 million, which will be used to fund $2,000 payments to international students in the state beginning in Semester 1, 2022, to cover quarantine-related expenses.

A total of $6 million has been allocated to the Industry Support Program, which will strive to assist eligible small and medium-sized education providers that have been negatively impacted by the closure of international borders. Grants in the amounts of $50,000 and $100,000 are offered to enterprises.

Universities in Western Australia will receive an additional $500 grant to help them provide support services to affected international students during this time of transition. A total of $2 million has been set aside for this purpose.

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Australian government will offer visa rebates to students and backpackers who wish to visit the nation in an effort to fill a record number of vacant positions.

Visitors to Australia who enter on a student or working holiday visa, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will receive a rebate on their visa application fees, he said. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed confidence that new arrivals would be able to assist in filling some of the country’s “critical workforce shortages,” particularly in the hospitality and agricultural sectors.

Following a large outbreak of the omicron Covid-19 variety in Australia, the country’s economy has been under growing strain over the past few months. Workers who have been forced to isolate themselves as a result of contracting the virus have caused supply shortages across the country, resulting in some grocery shelves being completely bare in some areas. According to a number of food and logistics companies, between 10 per cent and 50 per cent of their personnel were absent from their places of employment on any given day.

Morrison did not specify how the rebate would be structured, but he did state that it will be available to students for the next eight weeks and working holiday visa holders for the following twelve weeks. A total of AU$55 million ($39.5 million) is expected to be spent on the scheme, with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stating that the government hopes to get applications from as many as 175,000 people.

Australia’s employment vacancies reached a record high in the three months prior to the latest Covid-19 outbreak, rising by 18.5 per cent to nearly 400,000 in the three months prior to November. While the unemployment rate rose to 4.7 per cent in October and increased to 4.6 per cent in November, the rate decreased in November.

Deputy Prime Minister and Opposition Labor Leader Anthony Albanese claimed in an opinion piece distributed by his office on Wednesday that Australia was “too reliant on migrant labor.” Albanese stated that if the economy is to properly recover from the pandemic, the Morrison government must address a skills gap in the workforce.

According to him, the long-term solution is to train more Australians in order to meet our own labor needs. In the face of a skills scarcity and two million Australians who are either unemployed or underemployed, it is remarkable that we are experiencing a skills shortage.

Australia, according to Morrison, is still in a good position when it comes to its Covid-19 response, as seen by high vaccination rates and a low number of deaths when compared to other western countries. As he continued, “the crest of this omicron wave is either upon us now or will come upon us in various states over the following two weeks.”

There have been a number of announcements from the federal government to address significant worker shortages as well as to encourage the quick return of overseas students and working holidaymakers to Australia.

The announcements include:

Visa extensions for Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders who have been affected by COVID-19.

Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders who are eligible for a replacement Temporary Graduate visa because they missed out on time in Australia as a result of COVID-19 international travel restrictions will have their visas extended until 30 September 2022, according to a government announcement made on January 18. It allows eligible Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders who were affected by the COVID-19 travel limitations to enter or remain in Australia to live and work until they can apply for and be granted a replacement Temporary Graduate visa under the COVID-19 regulations.

Work restrictions for students on student visas have been lifted for the time being.

Earlier this month, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced a further temporary easing of the 40-hour per-fortnight restriction on work hours for overseas students across all sectors of the Australian economy in order to address acute manpower concerns. However, the increased flexibility in working hours for student visa holders does not alter the requirement that student visa holders must maintain their course enrollment, ensure adequate course attendance, and make satisfactory progress in their courses. Student visa holders who cancel their enrollment and cease attending classes, or who fail to make adequate progress in their courses, may be in violation of the terms and conditions of their student visa.

Student visa application fees will be refunded to those who arrive before March 19, 2022.

Student visa application fees will be refunded to international students who arrive in Australia between the dates of 19 January and 19 March 2022, according to government announcements made earlier this year. This precaution applies to students who already have a visa and may have been to Australia on that visa prior to returning to their home country during the pandemic, as well as students who are currently studying in Australia. Student visa applicants who are granted a visa and travel to Australia before the 19th of March, 2022, will be covered by this provision as well. It does not apply to students who are already in Australia at the time of application.

Detailed information will be made available on the Department of Home Affairs’ website in the very near future.

Online courses are popular in the workplace. They provide flexibility and convenience for people who want to learn something in either their own time or during work hours.

Online courses have been around for decades, and they have recently started to gain real traction. There are many different types of online courses available that can help you improve your skills.

Some examples of online courses include:

• General education courses: Courses that teach you about specific topics like language, history, maths, or science
• Professional development courses: Courses that teach you skills like coding, social media marketing, or public speaking
• Technical training: Courses that teach you how to use a specific tool or technology

Online courses are typically offered by colleges, training organisations and universities that offer online degrees, certificates, and professional development programs. They can be taken at any time and from anywhere for individuals or groups of people. Some organisations offer their own online professional development courses for their employees in order to provide them with more opportunities for learning.

It used to be that if you wanted a skilled job, you had to go to campus to get a degree. This is no longer the case and there are several reasons why:

First and foremost is speed – learning happens faster and more efficiently online than it ever can in a classroom. With online courses, there’s no need for students to break out of their normal routine, which makes it easier to fit studies into lifestyle. In addition, with access to all course materials from any computer with Internet access, distance is no longer a barrier for those who cannot attend classes due to distance, work or family obligations. These factors alone make web-based education suitable even for full-time employees looking for an edge over their competition

Online courses are not only beneficial for the students, but also for employers. Online learning platforms offer a wide range of opportunities to develop skills and gain knowledge in a variety of fields.

Online courses can help in becoming a skilled worker today. Online courses have become more accessible with the advent of online learning platforms such as Coursera, Udacity, and others. The benefits of online courses are well documented by experts who have been teaching online for years now.

Let’s focus on how online courses are helpful to us:

Learn anything, anytime

Online courses can be accessed from anywhere and they are more affordable than traditional education. They also provide flexibility in the learning process and allow students to learn at their own pace, at their convenience.

The most important advantage of online courses is that they are available 24/7 with no time constraints on when they need to complete the coursework. They also provide a lot of support through discussions, forums, videos, and other resources that come with the course materials. The technology allows them to study at any time of day or night, even when they have other commitments like work or family.

A great resource for learning new skills

Online courses are becoming an important resource for people who want to learn new skills. They are more accessible, flexible and cheaper than traditional education.

Online courses can help you learn new skills and retain your industry knowledge in today’s job market. Online courses are not just for students anymore; they can also be used as a resource for professionals who want to upgrade their skill sets.

Online learning platforms have made it easier for people to learn and find the best online course that is suitable for them. They have also made it easier to find the most suitable course that meets the requirements of your industry. This is because online courses can be tailored according to your specific needs and skill sets.

Learn new skills that can change your future career path.

Online courses are an effective way to learn new skills and advance your career without having to spend years on campuses and classrooms. They also provide an alternative for those who cannot afford the time or money required for traditional education methods. Online courses are becoming a common way to learn new skills and acquire knowledge that could change your career path in the future. Online courses are a great way to learn a skill in a more efficient way. They allow people to learn at their own pace and they can also be interactive and engaging.

The demand for skilled workers is constantly increasing. With an online course you can start your journey towards becoming a skilled worker.