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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Nearly 80% increase in women learning a trade
Almost 80% more women are training as apprentices in male-dominated trades new data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows.
National plan to address VET workforce challenges released
The Albanese Government is today releasing the vocational education and training Workforce Blueprint, a roadmap of action to address long-standing challenges within the sector.
Hundreds more Fee-Free TAFE and VET places for students in Tassie construction and housing courses
The Albanese Government, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government, is making hundreds more Fee-Free TAFE places available for courses in the housing and construction sector.
Interview - ABC Northern Tasmania with André Leslie
ANDRÉ LESLIE, HOST: The Albanese Government has today announced $1.8 million in funding to support new Fee-Free TAFE and vet places.
Revised standards support high-quality training for VET students
The Albanese Government is moving to lift the quality and integrity of the nation’s vocational education and training (VET) sector, with the release today of revised Standards for Registered…
Press Conference, Launceston
MINISTER FOR SKILLS AND TRAINING ANDREW GILES: Good morning everyone.
Joint investment in NSW adult literacy and numeracy
The NSW Government has launched its Adult and Community Education Strategy, outlining its plan to deliver crucial training and education in language, literacy, numeracy and digital to equip…
Interview - ABC Newcastle Drive with Paul Culliver
Subjects: Negative gearing, enormous popularity of Fee-Free TAFE, supporting a stronger VET sector, Investing in the future of the Hunter, Government’s response to skills shortages, Peter Dutton’s…
Interview with Pat Conroy and Sharon Claydon - University of Newcastle
Subjects: Fee-Free TAFE’s impact on the Hunter region, Liberal’s neglect of VET, Albanese Government’s action to address skills shortages, International student caps.
Address to Times Higher Education Conference
Acknowledgement of Country
Fee Free TAFE enrolments smash targets
More than 150,000 Australians enrolled in a Fee Free TAFE course in the first half of 2024 and higher wages in the care economy have encouraged students to pursue careers in aged care and early…
Meeting of Skills and Workforce Ministerial Council
Joint communique