Apprentice support
Michaela SETTLE (Eureka) (19:02): (232) My question is for the Minister for Training and Skills in the other place. We know apprentices need our support as the cost of living rises. Every day thousands of apprentices wake up before dawn and hit the roads early, relying on their vehicles to get to work. That is why I am so glad that the Victorian government is backing hardworking apprentices by making vehicle registration free for eligible apprentices starting next month. Eligible apprentices can now apply for free vehicle registration via the VicRoads website. This move will make a real difference for countless apprentices in my region, including carpenters, joiners, bricklayers, plumbers, electricians and chefs. The action that I seek is for the minister to visit my electorate and discuss with the many apprentices in the area the other initiatives that are available to support apprentices and recognise the valuable contributions they make to our workforce and economy.