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Topic areas to be addressed at the 2010 Congress –
Australian practices on the following issues.

The local governance of employment and skills development:

  • How can employment services take a more strategic approach to employment, skills and exclusion issues in Australia?
  • Can strategic partnerships be built in the current system?
  • How to link up with other stakeholders in a productive way.
  • Can a local intelligence base be established to inform policy delivery?

Skills for competitiveness:

  • What is the scope for working with employers to upgrade the demand for labour and skills, thereby increasing simultaneously productivity and skills levels locally?
  • How can employment services play a significant role to help localities and regions move from a low-skills low-productivity equilibrium to a high-skills high-productivity equilibrium?

Enhancing employment outcomes for aboriginals and tribal communities:

  • What is the role that employment services can play to help improve the long-term employment outcomes of aboriginals?
  • How can employment services and vocational training be combined to maximise policy results?
  • What is the role of forward-looking strategies designed locally and how can employers best contribute?

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    The Grand Hyatt Melbourne Hotel is located at the top end of prestigious Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne's central business, shopping, theatre and restaurant district and is within walking distance of many of Melbourne's tourist attractions. Ideal for both business and leisure, the hotel in Melbourne, Australia is just 30 minutes drive from Melbourne Airport.
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