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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Interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission starts today
The next stage of tertiary education reforms begins today with the establishment of the interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC).
$10K incentives for new apprentice housing tradies kicks off tomorrow
The Albanese Government is building the workforce Australia needs for the future by paying housing construction apprentice tradies $10,000 in incentives, from tomorrow.
Communique - Meeting of Federal, State and Territory Skills Ministers
Federal, state and territory Skills Ministers met today in Brisbane to collaborate on improvements to the vocational education and training system that will lift productivity and act as a critical…
Interview with Steve Austin - ABC Brisbane
STEVE AUSTIN, HOST: Andrew Giles is the federal Minister for Skills and Training. Welcome to the studio. Thanks for coming in.
Keynote Address - National Apprentice Employment Network 2025 National Conference
I want to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the lands that we are meeting on today, the Turrbal and Jagera People.
Press Conference - Bendigo TAFE city campus
Subjects: Free TAFE, Commonwealth Prac Payments for TAFE nursing students, small business
Commonwealth Prac Payment registrations open to TAFE Nursing students
Australians studying Nursing at TAFE can apply for Commonwealth Prac Payments from today, as part of the Albanese Government’s support for higher education and vocational education and…
Nominations extended for 2025 Australian Training Awards
Nominations for this year’s Australian Training Awards have been extended, ahead of the premier event which celebrates the individuals and organisations that make the skills and training sector…
Interview with Pulse FM
Subjects: Free TAFE, tertiary education options, access to education
New project in the Hunter to help women access critical industry careers
The Albanese Government is partnering with local businesses to create pathways for women to enter traditionally male-dominated industries, with the launch of the EmpowerHer Pathways: See what…
Boosting jobs for women in clean energy and construction sectors
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting more women into clean energy and construction jobs through a new ‘by women for women’ apprentice mentoring program.
Nominations open for 2025 Australian Training Awards
Our nation’s best and brightest in the skills and training sector will once again be celebrated at the 2025 Australian Training Awards.