The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
- Minister for Skills and Training
The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP was Minister for Skills and Training from 1 June 2022 to 29 July 2024.
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Australian Education Union National TAFE Council Annual General Meeting
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Launch of the ‘Towards a Renewable Energy Superpower’ Report
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Interview with Sarah Macdonald, ABC Sydney
Subjects: Fee-Free TAFE, increase in TAFE enrolments, skills shortages, TAFE teachers
Fee-Free TAFE removing financial barriers for people in New South Wales
The Albanese and Minns Governments’ Fee-Free TAFE initiative is continuing to exceed targets, removing financial barriers so more people in New South Wales can learn new skills in areas where the…
$3.2 million boost for TAFE NSW under TAFE Technology Fund
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support growth of TAFE across New South Wales, investing $3.2 million in its St Leonards campus as part of the ongoing TAFE Technology Fund.
The Reading Writing Hotline 30th Anniversary
**CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY**I begin by acknowledging the Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation – the Traditional Owners of the land we’re meeting on today.
Jobs and Skills Australia Ministerial Advisory Board
I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) Ministerial Advisory Board, a critical part of JSA’s governance structure.
Legislation to crackdown on dodgy VET providers passes Parliament
Unscrupulous and non-genuine providers in the vocational education and training (VET) sector are on notice, with the Albanese Government passing legislation today to strengthen powers to kick…
Speech - Launch of the Pearson Migrant and Student Study
I want to begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the Canberra area.
Senator Linda White condolence speech
I speak today with much sadness to remember and pay tribute to the remarkable life of Senator Linda White.
Fee-Free TAFE removing financial barriers for more Australians
The Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments’ Fee-Free TAFE initiative is continuing to exceed targets, removing financial barriers so more Australians can learn new skills in areas where the…
Speech - Future Skills Organisation National Forum
The work of the Future Skills Organisation is pivotal. Digitisation and decarbonisation are two of the most significant challenges facing our economy.