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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. 

Release type: Speech

Date: 5 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Radio interview with Leon Compton - ABC Tasmania Mornings

SUBJECTS: VET in Schools; National Skills Agreement; TasTAFE; apprenticeships.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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,…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Clare O'Neil MP

Doorstop Interview - Canberra

TOPICS: Housing; Apprenticeships; Skills shortages.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 3 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Clare O'Neil MP

Professor Barney Glover to head ATEC

Professor Barney Glover has been appointed the Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC).

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 28 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Radio interview with Stephen Hill - 2SER FM

Subjects: Coalition; Migration; Housing; Skilled migration.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 20 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Prue Car MP
  • The Hon Steve Whan MP

Radio Interview - ABC Brisbane

SUBJECTS: Coalition; Migration; Budget; Skilled migration; Housing.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 18 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 8 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy

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…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Rosslyn Bates MP

Doorstop Interview, Brisbane

Construction Tech TAFE Centre of Excellence; Skills shortages; Skilled migration; Apprenticeships; Women in trades.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 6 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP