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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$35Million to support closing the gap in vocational education and training in the Northern Territory
First Nations people across the Northern Territory will have greater access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) that leads to meaningful employment, through a $35 million investment by the…
Higher pay, better job outcomes for VET graduates
The benefits of studying a vocational education and training (VET) qualification are strong and getting stronger, according to a new report from Jobs and Skills Australia.
Ding Ding
That’s the sound of millions of text messages ringing out across the country and billions of dollars in debt coming off the backs of young Australians.
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.