The 2008/09 budget released this week delivers the Rudd Government's commitment to deliver 450,000 new training places over 4 years and extends this commitment to invest $1.9 bilion over 5 years to fund up to 630,000 new training places.

The $1.9 billion program will deliver increased funding and a stronger role for Industry Skills Councils, to ensure industry is place at the centre of our training system. To read more please visit the Service Skills Australia website.