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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Doorstop Interview, Melbourne
SUBJECTS: Key Apprenticeship Program; Apprenticeship incentives.
Apprentice support in key sectors extended
The Albanese Labor Government is extending its $5,000 financial incentive for employers who engage apprentices in the Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP) sectors of housing and new energy.
Doorstop Interview, Canberra
Topic: Cutting student debt by 20%.
More than three million Australians about to receive 20 per cent student debt cut
More than 3 million Australians will have their student debt cut by 20 per cent by the end of next week, wiping almost $16 billion in total.
Doorstop Interview, Canberra
SUBJECTS: Improving VET student completions in the ACT; Free TAFE; Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence.
$14 million boost to help ACT VET students complete their training and get rewarding jobs
Students in the Australian Capital Territory will get practical support to complete their vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and a careers hub to help them into secure jobs in…
Doorstop Interview, Adelaide
SUBJECTS: Improving VET completions in South Australia; Contaminated sand; Schoolies; Student safety.
$37 million to help South Australian students complete qualifications in priority areas
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are investing $37 million to help South Australian students finish vocational education and training, particularly those who face barriers to completing…
Free TAFE numbers continue to build as new milestones reached
New Free TAFE data has revealed just how popular the Albanese Government program is with Australians, as enrolments and course completions reach new milestones.
Doorstop Interview, Perth
SUBJECTS: Free TAFE; TAFE Technology Fund; Improving VET completions; Renewable energy; Migration; GST; WA Parliament; Resources; Planning.
WA students to benefit from $113 million boost to vocational education and training
The Albanese and Cook Governments have today announced $113 million in funding to boost vocational education and training (VET) to help Western Australians get the skills they need to thrive…
Address to the McKell Institute, Perth
I’m excited to be here, thanks to the McKell Institute, to talk about my role as Australia’s Minister for Skills and Training, and my approach to this responsibility.