Pay rise for low paid workers and women
The Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review decision is a win for workers, a win for women and it will help with the cost of living.
The competitive wedge
Twenty-one-year old “Tony”, a boilermaker, switched to work in-house for a former client.
More support for apprentices in the Northern Territory
The Albanese Government is partnering with the Lawler Government to provide more targeted support services to apprentices and their employers in the Northern Territory.
Interview - ABC Radio Melbourne, Drive with Ali Moore
Topics: TAFE completions, VET satisfaction rates, Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System Strategic Review.
Doorstop - TAFE NSW Ultimo
BRENDAN O'CONNOR, MINISTER FOR SKILLS AND TRAINING: It’s great to be at Ultimo TAFE in Sydney with Minister Chris Bowen to announce an initiative of the Albanese …
Communique - Meeting of Federal, State and Territory Skills Ministers
Federal, State and Territory Skills and Training Ministers met in Sydney today to discuss Australia’s inaugural National Skills Plan under the National Skills Agreement and the draft Vocational…
Skilling the Clean Energy Workforce
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $91 million over five years to help skill Australia’s clean energy workforce, as part of the 2024-25 Budget.
Interview - ABC Radio National, AM with Rachel Mealey
Topics: Budget allocation of $91 million for training people to work in renewable sector, re-skilling workers from fossil fuel industries, expansion of support for new energy apprentices.
Interview - ABC Hobart with Leon Compton
Topics: Investing in the VET sector, Fee-Free TAFE, investment in capital equipment for training, clean energy skills, construction and housing skills.
Interview - SeaFM Devonport with Jess Bennett
Topics: TAFE Technology Fund investment at Devonport TAFE, Fee-Free TAFE, housing and construction skills, Vocational Education and Training pathways.
VETASSESS Allyship Conference
I begin by acknowledging the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which you are meeting today.
Engineering upgrade for Chisholm Institute under the TAFE Technology Fund
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support the growth of TAFE across Victoria, investing almost $2 million in Chisholm Institute under the TAFE Technology Fund.