Prime Minister Unveils $10,000 Incentive Payment to Grow Tradesperson Workforce

The move is aimed at expanding the tradie workforce to help Australia reach its home building targets.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to media during a doorstop event in the Gympie Region in central Queensland in Australia on Jan. 6, 2025. AAP Image/Russell Freeman

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices under the new Key Apprenticeship Program, aimed at strengthening Australia’s infrastructure workforce.

Albanese announced it during his address at the National Press Club on Jan. 24. He positioned the initiative as a critical component of the government’s broader housing strategy.