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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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Happy 3rd Birthday to Free TAFE

This January marks a new milestone for Free TAFE, with the program celebrating three years since its introduction Australia wide by the Albanese Government.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 31 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

South Australia signs on for clean energy training funding

The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments have signed a new agreement to deliver South Australia’s share of the Clean Energy Capital Investment Fund, with up to $3.9 million to be invested in…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 30 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Training excellence for Queensland: $2.4million Applied Research Grants to boost clean energy and disability workforces

$2.4 million in applied research grants now open to support workforce skills development.Funding will support innovative vocational education and training in…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 January 2026

Ministers:

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

More than 3.2million Australians' student debt now cut by 20 per cent

We promised it and we have delivered it. More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP

Tasmania picks up seven gongs at 2025 Australian Training Awards

Tasmania continues to show it is a leader in vocational education and training (VET), taking home seven awards from the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 7 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Felix Ellis MP

New South Wales proves itself as state of innovation at 2025 Australian Training Awards

New South Wales has scooped the Innovation in Vocational Education and Training (VET) category at the 2025 Australian Training Awards (ATAs) held in Darwin last night. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

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

Queensland wins top awards at the 2025 Australian Training Awards

Queensland has won two of the top awards at the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin last night.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

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

Victoria scores seven gongs at 2025 Australian Training Awards

Victoria has been recognised for its strength in vocational education and training (VET) at the 2025 Australian Training Awards (ATAs) in Darwin on Friday night, taking home seven awards.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Inspiring Canberrans shine at 2025 Australian Training Awards

Canberra’s vocational education and training (VET) sector was recognised at the 2025 Australian Training Awards held in Darwin last night, with a local student and Canberra training program…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Michael Pettersson MLA

Western Australia shines at 2025 Australian Training Awards

Western Australia's finalists have excelled at the 2025 Australian Training Awards, securing two of the nation's most coveted accolades.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 5 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson

Top End apprentice takes out big win in 2025 Australian Training Awards

The most outstanding achievements in Vocational Education and Training (VET) across the nation were recognised at the 2025 Australian Training Awards in Darwin tonight.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 5 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Doorstop - Darwin

SUBJECTS: Closing the Gap in the Northern Territory VET sector; Darwin planning matter; First Nations employment; Katherine Technical Trades Training Centre; Ministerial travel.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 5 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
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