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 29 July 2024.
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TAFE green energy training boost for South Australian electricians
The Albanese Labor Government is investing in the next generation of skilled Australian workers, with a TAFE training academy to be established in South Australia to train electrician and…
Adult Learners Week
Before I begin, I would like to thank Kamellia and Mark for their warm welcome to country.
Records smashed as over 224,000 NSW residents benefit from Fee-Free TAFE
The Albanese Labor Government, working with the Minns Labor Government, is smashing Fee-Free TAFE targets, with over 224,000 New South Wales residents benefitting from Fee-Free TAFE courses.
Over 150 ghost colleges axed
The Albanese Labor Government is cracking down on dormant vocational education and training (VET) providers, announcing this week that over 150 ‘ghost colleges’ have been shut down.
$12m boost to VET workforce - a 'game changer' for Australia's future
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a significant boost to the Vocational Education and Training (VET) workforce, announcing a $12 million boost for skilled teachers and trainers to mark…
HumanAbility Forum
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land we’re meeting on.
Appointment of new Jobs and Skills Australia Deputy Commissioners
I am pleased to announce that Ms Megan Lilly and Mr Trevor Gauld have been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioners of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA).
Fee increase for international students part of July 1 migration reforms
As of 1 July 2024, the fee for international student visas will increase from $710 to $1,600.
Fixing Australia’s broken Migration System
The Albanese Government is today taking a major step forward in reforming Australia’s broken migration system with the biggest reforms to migration in a generation.
Skills assessment reform for migrants and local businesses
The Albanese Government has released a discussion paper seeking feedback from stakeholders on the new standards for skilled migration assessing authorities.
Australian Government to tackle worker exploitation
The Albanese Government will protect workers at risk of exploitation with a package of measures that target employers who seek to exploit temporary visa holders and ensure