6 December AFTA’s National Taskforce for Workforce and Careers meets with Minister for Skills and Training December 6, 2022 By AFTA Admin Media Release National Taskforce for Workforce and Careers 0 December 1 2022: With the skills and workforce shortages the biggest brake on Travel’s full recovery post-pandemic, The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Workforce Taskforce today met with Minister for Skills and Training, The Hon. Brendan O’Connor. Today’s briefing is the latest in a series of direct briefings AFTA has held with key Ministers and offices shaping the future of Australia’s Visitor Economy. AFTA established the National Taskforce for Workforce and Careers with its primary objective to assist the industry overcome the chronic workforce shortages which is holding back our full recovery. AFTA continues to provide opportunities for members to speak directly to Government on the issues impacting them support by detailed policy positions which government can implement. Quotes from Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) CEO Dean Long “The reality of the ongoing massive challenge of workforce and skills shortages in Travel is hampering recovery at a time when the hunger to travel is sharp, and the booking complexities greater than ever before.” “Australia’s travel professionals are doing all they can to bridge the shortfall but it’s not sustainable which is why we are grateful to have the on-going dialogue with Federal Government.” “Today’s meeting with Minister O’Connor was constructive with significant ground covered including the need for both accredited and non-accredited in-house training to develop entry level and operational staff.” MEDIA CONTACT: LJ Loch 0488 038 555 lj.loch@afta.com.au Related Articles High powered Travel delegations meet with Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell In the lead-up to the budget next week AFTA and our members engaged with Australia's senior ministers, Minister Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, in separate events hosted in Melbourne and Sydney. AFTA win on Skills Priority List The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has succeeded in having “Travel Consultants” added to the Federal Government Skills Priority List. ATIA Seeks Member Input to Shape Workforce Development Strategy The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has launched the “Skills and Workforce Survey” to gather comprehensive insights from members. ATIA Celebrates International Women’s Day With a Look to the Future The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is marking International Women’s Day by sending out the ‘Letters to My Future Self’ penned by attendees at last year’s highly successful Women in Travel Summit. ATIA Advocacy - October It’s been a big month in advocacy, with the Senate Select Committee’s swift Inquiry into Bilateral Air Service Agreements both commencing and being finalised since the last newsletter! Dean and Ingrid have also been in Canberra, having met with key Ministers and Departments about progressing recommendations in Bilateral Air Services Report, priorities for the Aviation White Paper, as well as skills and training issues. ATIA Advocacy - September This month we have continued to be active in discussions with political leaders in Canberra to progress key member priorities. The rebranding to ATIA has already proven to be beneficial from a political perspective. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.