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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Managing a sustainable international education sector
The Albanese Government has confirmed there will be no increase to the National Planning Level (NPL) for international student commencements in 2027, providing stability and certainty for the…
$11 million boost to ease apprentice travel costs and support businesses across South Australia
South Australian apprentices and trainees who travel long distances to undertake their studies will save more on travel and accommodation from 1 July 2026, removing barriers to completing their…
2,000 Queensland apprentices seize opportunity under Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program
The Albanese and Crisafulli Government's joint Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program has reached a major milestone, with 2,000 construction apprentices across Queensland now taking up the…
Bearings set for the next generation of seafarers
The Albanese Government’s landmark Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI).
Graduate Outcomes Survey: Strong graduate employment, more people move between university and VET
Graduate rates of employment remained strong last year, while the barriers between university and vocational education continue to come down, according to the 2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey…
Value of VET goes beyond qualifications
New research has shown that even partial completion of Vocational Education and Training (VET) is delivering real outcomes for Australians, equipping people with practical, job‑ready skills that…
Australia’s Skillaroos ready for Global Skills Challenge in Wollongong
Team Australia’s Skillaroos will test their vocational skills against hundreds of international competitors at the Global Skills Challenge in Wollongong this week, as their preparations for the…
Radio Interview - Alex Easton, ABC Sunshine Coast
Topics: Free TAFE
Press conference, Bendigo TAFE
SUBJECTS: Free TAFE; Premier Jacinta Allan; One Nation; Homes for Australia Plan.
Radio interview with Murray Jones - 4CA Cairns Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Free TAFE; Skilled migration.
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.
Radio interview with Leon Compton - ABC Tasmania Mornings
SUBJECTS: VET in Schools; National Skills Agreement; TasTAFE; apprenticeships.