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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Digital skills boost through Meadowbank TAFE Centre of Excellence
More than 50,000 Australians each year will gain the benefits of industry-led digital training with a new TAFE Centre of Excellence opening at the Institute of Applied Technology – Digital at…
Male Allies back women’s careers in construction
Construction workers are stepping up to lift women’s participation in the industry by showing their support through the Male Allies Challenge.
Radio interview - ABC Regional Drive South Australia and Broken Hill
SUBJECTS: Reading Writing Hotline; Foundation skills; Key Apprenticeship Program; Free TAFE.
Culturally tailored training building stronger and more skilled First Nations communities
Hundreds of First Nations people are accessing free, tailored foundation skills training through the Albanese Government’s Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program, supported by $38.5…
ATEC passes Parliament
Legislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) passed the Parliament today.
Defence giant backs Breaking Barriers project for women's careers in trades
The Albanese Government is backing a project to strengthen pathways for women into high‑skill defence manufacturing roles critical to Australia’s future workforce.
Doorstop Interview - Adelaide
SUBJECTS: Key Apprenticeship Program; Fuel; Housing; Construction; Skills shortages.
2026 kicks off with thousands of new housing construction apprentices
More than 4,000 Australians have begun housing construction apprenticeships in the first two months of 2026 while being supported by $10,000 incentive payments under the Albanese Government’s Key…
Research shows apprenticeships deliver strong job outcomes
For Australians building a career through an apprenticeship or traineeship, the payoff is clear: new research shows almost all completers move into work.
$100 million to back First Nations Vocational Education And Training in New South Wales
First Nations students across New South Wales will be benefiting from expanded access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) support under a $100 million joint investment by the Albanese and…
McKell Institute, Sydney
In this speech I want to talk about the role of skills and training in the success of what must be a long-term Labor government.
More homegrown apprentices for more homes across New South Wales
New South Wales apprentices are among those benefitting from the Albanese Labor Government’s Key Apprenticeship Program (KAP), which is delivering more housing construction apprentices for…