Apprentice wages will be supported through to March next year in a $1.5 billion extension to subsidies that will also see medium sized businesses benefit.
The Morrison government's IR consultations are taking form and are slated to kick-off as early as next week, with SMEs expected to focus on modern awards.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says $1.5 billion in federal funding for vocational training needs to be overhauled to support SMEs with relevant skills.