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(Last Reviewed :  19/07/2010  )

OVERVIEW

Transforming Australia's automotive industry will necessarily involve dislocation for some firms and workers. This program recognises that the supply chain will need to consolidate if the industry is to achieve greater scale and retain core capabilities.

AISAP will provide $116.3 million to facilitate consolidation in two ways: first, by helping firms with legal, relocation and other merger costs; and second, by providing labour market adjustment support. The program will provide assistance through two elements of activity:

  1. Structural Adjustment Support
    The structural adjustment support element of AISAP commenced on 1 January 2009. The purpose of the structural adjustment assistance is to:
    1. facilitate structural adjustment within the automotive supply chain to achieve greater scale and retain core capabilities, by providing assistance to firms to merge and
    2. strengthen the automotive components sector to enable it to continue providing secure employment to as many skilled workers as possible.

    Under exceptional circumstances as described in the Ministerial Guidelines an application may be made for an Exceptional Circumstances Grant.

    If you wish to make an application for AISAP structural adjustment grant it is strongly advised that you read the Ministerial Guidelines first.

    Application Forms

    Useful Documents

  2. Labour Market Adjustment Support
    The labour market element of AISAP commenced on 1 November 2008 and is administered by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

    The purpose is to provide intensive employment services to workers made redundant from eligible manufacturing firms in the automotive industry. This will provide automotive industry workers with employment services that they would otherwise not be entitled to due to income support waiting periods and their recent work experience.

    Under AISAP, workers have access to intensive employment and training assistance such as job search and career advice, a comprehensive skills assessment, skills development and training relevant to the needs of the local labour market.

    Job Services Australia providers will help workers develop a tailored Employment Pathway Plan to help them find another job as quickly as possible. Job Services Australia providers will meet with job seekers regularly to review their Employment Pathway Plan. Under the Automotive Industry Structural Adjustment Program, job seekers will also benefit from additional assistance through the Employment Pathway Fund. The Employment Pathway Fund can be used for employment subsidies, equipment and training.

    Workers eligible for AISAP may also be able to access training opportunities under the Productivity Places Program where training is delivered by registered training organisations in a wide range of industries and occupations where job opportunities currently exist.

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