School children crack the code for a better future
Wednesday 26 July 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingTrent Zimmerman MPFederal Member for North SydneyThe computer coding skills of students at Artarmon...
View ArticleMinister Statement: University sexual assault and sexual harassment
Tuesday 1 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingSexual assault and harassment have no place in Australian universities, just as they have no place...
View ArticleQuality focus needed to boost student results
Wednesday 2 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingWith needs-based school funding now locked in for the future, it’s essential that education policy...
View ArticleFirst WA P-TECH pilot delivers real-world skills training for students
Wednesday 2 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingStudents in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs are the first in Western Australia to take part in an...
View ArticleGuidelines released for Community Child Care Fund program
Monday 7 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government has released the new guidelines for a centrepiece of its additional $2.5...
View ArticleFocusing on the facts of higher education reform
Thursday 10 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government has welcomed the release of a Senate inquiry report recommending the...
View ArticleNew Commissioner joins the Australian Skills Quality Authority
Friday 11 August 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsDr Irene Ioannakis, a highly regarded leader in education and training with over 30 years...
View ArticlePromising signs of success for VET Student Loans
Friday 11 August 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe Turnbull Government’s VET Student Loans (VSL) program is already showing signs of...
View ArticleConsultation commences on revised ASQA fees and charges
Monday 14 August 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsMark Paterson AOChief Commissioner, Australian Skills Quality AuthorityThe Australian...
View Article2017 Academic Ranking of World Universities
Tuesday 15 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThese rankings show why Australia’s universities are a ‘first choice’ study destination for...
View ArticleFinal report under failed VET FEE-HELP scheme released
Wednesday 16 August 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsReforms implemented by the Coalition Government to stop the haemorrhaging in the VET...
View ArticleVET Student Loans Provider Application round open
Thursday 24 August 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsQuality training providers are invited to apply to become eligible to offer VET Student...
View Article2018 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants
Friday 25 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Julie Bishop MPMinister for Foreign AffairsMinister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie...
View Article2018 New Colombo Plan Mobility
Monday 28 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Julie Bishop MPMinister for Foreign AffairsMinister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie...
View ArticleNational Skills Week – More than you know!
Monday 28 August 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe incredible diversity of vocational education and training (VET) will be on display in...
View ArticleLifting the bar on quality teacher education
Thursday 31 August 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government is lifting the bar on teaching quality with the rollout of performance...
View ArticleAustralia reaffirms crucial education links with India
Thursday 31 August 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews MP met with Indian...
View ArticleCelebration of Singapore-Australia education relations
Friday 1 September 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, has...
View ArticleNew Chair of the Council of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres...
Friday 1 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingMinister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham today announced the appointment of Professor...
View ArticleScience skills key in literacy, numeracy push
Sunday 3 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingOne hundred preschools across Australia will trial a new Turnbull Government program set to boost...
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