Make your voice count today and help influence how apprenticeships are delivered in NSW through the next phase of reforms. The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act 2001 (A&T Act) Review is a critical step towards refreshing the apprenticeship and traineeship system.
What will the A&T Act Review focus on?
The review is about modernising the law, so apprenticeships and traineeships are high quality, accessible and future ready. It is guided by five reform directions:
- Strengthening protections and safeguards
Improving safety, quality and consistency across the system. - Making responsibilities clearer for employers and training providers
Setting clearer expectations so apprentices and trainees get the support they need to succeed. - Giving learners more flexible training options
Reflecting how people live, work and learn today, with more flexible pathways. - Supporting learner progress and successful outcomes
Streamlining processes, reducing barriers to progression, and strengthening supports to keep learners engaged and finishing. - Modernising and simplifying the system
Cutting complexity, improving digital access, and lifting overall performance so the framework is easier to navigate.
NSW is reviewing the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Act. If you employ or train apprentices, your insights matter. There are two ways to contribute:
- Complete the consultation paper and response form by 17 October 2025.
- Complete an anonymous survey for apprentices, trainees, training organisations and employers by 31 October 2025.
