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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 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…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Louise Miller-Frost MP

Adult Learners Week

Before I begin, I would like to thank Kamellia and Mark for their warm welcome to country.

Release type: Speech

Date: 3 September 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
Read more: Adult Learners Week

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 22 August 2024

Ministers:

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

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.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 August 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

$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…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 19 August 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

HumanAbility Forum

***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY***  I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land we’re meeting on.

Release type: Speech

Date: 15 August 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
Read more: HumanAbility Forum

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).

Release type: Media Release

Date: 14 August 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 1 July 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Clare O'Neil MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Clare O'Neil MP
  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 September 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • The Hon Clare O'Neil MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

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 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 5 June 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Tony Burke MP
  • The Hon Clare O'Neil MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP