1,300 Apprentices? Great Start. But Will It Really Fix Australia’s Tradie Shortage?

The Government’s Big Push Is Welcome — But the Industry Needs More Than Hope

The NSW Government’s $252.2M Fresh Start program is a promising move. Funding 1,300 apprentices, trainees, and cadets for councils is a step in the right direction — one that brings vital energy and skills back into the trades workforce.

But let’s be real: it’s not the silver bullet.

The tradesman shortage is bigger than one program. Delays, cost blowouts, and limited labour are still holding back Australia’s housing pipeline.

More Apprentices = Good News. But It Won’t Solve the Whole Problem

Yes, we need more tradespeople. But these new placements are tied to councils, not private developments.

Housing supply is still lagging, construction timelines are unpredictable, and costs continue to rise. 

The real cause? Government bureaucracy. 

There is, however, a solution. 

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