36494 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction

Written Question

Published date: 27 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36494 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister for Building and Construction
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	23 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36494_2026
Document guid:	2d7fb172-35a8-49df-9a65-1193c4fb5e95

36494 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Building and Construction: What, if anything, does the Building and Construction Minister intend to do to improve apprenticeship completion rates in this sector?

Hon Simon Watts: I am focused on measures that strengthen the whole construction sector and make trades more attractive as careers, with pathways into work. This includes reforms to create a stronger, more consistent pipeline of work and lift productivity so the industry can offer better opportunities. These steps will encourage more young people to enter roles across the trades.