COVID-19 shutdowns lead to 45 per cent fewer apprentices in western NSW

David Fitzsimons
Updated July 14 2020 - 2:19pm, first published July 13 2020 - 4:29pm
CONSTRUCTION WORK: Business NSW says help is needed for businesses in industries including construction. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN
CONSTRUCTION WORK: Business NSW says help is needed for businesses in industries including construction. Photo: CARLA FREEDMAN

The state and federal governments have been urged to act after it was revealed there are 45 per cent less apprentices working in western NSW compared to last year.

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David Fitzsimons

I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.

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