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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Independent Tertiary Education Council Conference 2026 Brisbane
Acknowledgements omittedAt a time when skills shortages are holding back growth and productivity, getting the balance right in VET has never been more important.
Radio interview with Leon Compton - ABC Tasmania Mornings
SUBJECTS: VET in Schools; National Skills Agreement; TasTAFE; apprenticeships.
25,000 New housing construction apprentices get their start with government's $10,000 incentive
More than 25,000 Australians have already started an apprenticeship in housing construction in just ten months, thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s $10,000 Key Apprenticeship Program,…
Doorstop Interview - Canberra
TOPICS: Housing; Apprenticeships; Skills shortages.
Professor Barney Glover to head ATEC
Professor Barney Glover has been appointed the Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC).
Radio interview with Stephen Hill - 2SER FM
Subjects: Coalition; Migration; Housing; Skilled migration.
Construction TAFE Centre of Excellence to boost housing supply
Thousands of construction workers across New South Wales and the country will benefit from new skills to help boost housing supply thanks to an $11 million joint investment by the Albanese and…
Radio Interview - ABC Brisbane
SUBJECTS: Coalition; Migration; Budget; Skilled migration; Housing.
Celebrate the best of VET by nominating now for 2026 Australian Training Awards
Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector will celebrate the best of the best this November, with stories from across the sector highlighted at the 2026 Australian Training Awards…
First Nations organisations to lead trailblazing new Indigenous Centre of Vocational Excellence
The Albanese Government is backing better jobs and skills outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the announcement of the Indigenous Centre of Vocational Excellence (ICOVE…
Closing the gap in training and skills development across Queensland
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are investing $64.6 million to help First Nations Queenslanders develop skills, access training and build careers, with funding unlocked through the…
Doorstop Interview, Brisbane
Construction Tech TAFE Centre of Excellence; Skills shortages; Skilled migration; Apprenticeships; Women in trades.