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 13 May 2025.
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Occupations in shortage continue to drop
New data shows Australia’s occupations in shortage are continuing to ease, in a sign that the Albanese Government’s targeted investments in skills and workforce participation are strengthening the…
$560 million agreement for the future of Free TAFE in New South Wales
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have locked in Free TAFE for New South Wales, with a $560 million joint investment to grow the skilled workforce and break down the financial barriers…
Launch of inaugural Jobs and Skills Month Canberra
Yesterday afternoon my friend and colleague Dr Helen Haines, the Member for Indi, was the victim of a horrific incident.
Skills key to unlocking productivity benefits in Australia
Australia's workforce is adapting, growing and creating new opportunities in the face of economic, technological and demographic change, according to the new Jobs and Skills Report.
Our nation's best in skills and training named as 2026 Australian Training Awards finalists
Australia’s top apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, employers and training providers have been named as finalists in the 2026 Australian Training Awards.
Australia celebrates Skillaroos' success on the world stage
Almost 40 Australian Skillaroos will be honoured at Parliament House today for outstanding achievements at the 2026 WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai.
$5 million for more tradies to train tradies of the future
More tradies will be able to become trade teachers for free, under a new program being funded by the Albanese Labor Government.
Regional apprentices keen on $10,000 incentives for new housing construction trades
New data has found that regional Australian communities are among those benefitting from a growing pipeline of housing construction apprentices, who are receiving direct backing from the Albanese…
Doorstop interview, Bendigo
SUBJECTS: Key Apprenticeship Program.
Australian Public Policy Institute: Policymaker Summit Sydney
Acknowledgements omitted I’d like to thank the Institute for extending the invitation to be with you today.
Vocational completion rates showing strong results - and getting stronger
Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector has shown strong results in new data released today, with record completion rates seen across a range of metrics, including record finish…
Podcast interview with Corrie McLeod, InnovationAus Commercial Disco
SUBJECTS: Artificial intelligence and skills; Jobs and Skills Australia.