The Hon Andrew Giles MP
- Minister for Skills and Training
The Hon Andrew Giles MP was sworn in as Minister for Skills and Training on 29 July 2024.
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More than 100,000 Free TAFE enrolments in Queensland
Free TAFE continues to deliver cost-of-living relief and valuable skills to Queenslanders, as the latest data shows more than 109,000 enrolments across the sunshine state between January 2023 and…
Free TAFE removing cost barriers for priority skills courses
Australians looking to upskill in priority areas will have access to more cost-of-living support in 2025, as the Albanese Government’s Free TAFE program expands to more courses.
Press Conference - Essendon Fields, Melbourne
The new Centre of Excellence in Victoria, encouraging innovation in housing construction, TAFE training programs for upskilling.
Next generation of housing workforce to be trained at new TAFE Centre of Excellence
The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are investing a combined $50 million to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence – the first dedicated…
Training boost for Tasmania under TAFE Technology Fund
The Albanese Labor Government has delivered on its election commitment to upgrade automotive equipment at TasTAFE with the completion of a $1 million TAFE Technology Fund project.
More Free TAFE places for NT construction students
The Australian and Northern Territory governments have today announced a further 170 Free TAFE places will be available in construction and housing sector courses from January 2025.
Skilled visa reforms to build a modern Australia
The Albanese Labor Government has taken further steps to modernise the visa system to ensure Australia has a workforce with the skills it needs for a strong economic future.
2024 Australian Training Awards
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Communique: Meeting of federal, state and territory Skills Ministers
Federal, state and territory Skills Ministers met in Canberra today, for the final time this year, to deliver updates on key reforms.
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Conference
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Press Conference - TAFE NSW Wollongong
Subjects: Heavy Manufacturing Centre of Excellence for Wollongong, partnership with Bluescope, Maldon-Dombarton rail line, extensions to Metro West, Western Sydney…
Visa reform targets the skills Australia needs
The Albanese Labor Government is today announcing a new targeted Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) designed to attract skilled migrants who will make a significant contribution to the Australian…