Testing new systems of training and apprenticeships
Monday 8 August 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsFive industry-led projects will receive up to $9.2 million to help entry level and...
View ArticleNew centre to skill Katanning students for success
Tuesday 9 August 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsMr Rick Wilson MPFederal Member for O’ConnorThe opening today of the new Great Southern...
View ArticleTurnbull Government invests $10 million to get science, technology,...
Monday 15 August 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingAs part of National Science Week, the Turnbull Government will provide $10 million for CSIRO to...
View ArticleRecognition of higher education qualifications in Asia and the Pacific
Wednesday 17 August 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe recognition of education qualifications across borders will be the focus of...
View ArticleOpportunity to have a say on VET data policy review
Friday 19 August 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsPublic submissions are invited to inform a review of the data policy that underpins...
View ArticleA commitment to quality in child care and early learning
Friday 19 August 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingChildren in child care and early learning will benefit from a $61.1 million funding injection from...
View ArticleNew report highlights importance of teacher education reform
Wednesday 24 August 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Australian Council of Educational Research’s new report today on ‘out of field’ teaching...
View ArticleNational Skills Week launch tonight
Wednesday 24 August 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews MP will tonight...
View ArticleTurnbull Government teams up with NRL and AFL SportsReady for apprenticeships
Monday 29 August 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamThe Hon Karen Andrews MPThe Turnbull Government has teamed up with fifteen past and present NRL stars and AFL SportsReady to support...
View ArticleClearer information needed to improve student choice
Wednesday 31 August 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamClearer information and greater transparency are a step closer for Australians looking to go on to higher education after the...
View ArticleTop apprentices and trainees learn leadership in Canberra
Wednesday 31 August 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsSixteen top apprentices and trainees are helping put Australia’s rich and diverse...
View Article2017 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants
Wednesday 31 August 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Julie Bishop MPMinister for Foreign AffairsSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingMinister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie...
View ArticlePaying for Australia’s child care reforms
Thursday 1 September 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamThe Hon Christian Porter MPThe Turnbull Government has introduced legislation to the 45th Parliament for early childhood education...
View ArticleRecruitment of new VET Chief Commissioner part of reform push
Friday 2 September 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, today...
View ArticleTwo new higher apprenticeship pilot programs partner with industry
Monday 5 September 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, the Hon Karen Andrews MP today...
View ArticleGrowth in training for non-trade occupations
Monday 5 September 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsNew data released today has revealed a 4.6 per cent increase in the number of...
View ArticleNew centre to skill students for success
Tuesday 6 September 2016Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe opening today of the new Metro South Engineering Trade Skills Centre in Runcorn...
View ArticleCairns leading the way in tropical health research and training
Tuesday 6 September 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Warren Entsch MPFederal Member for LeichhardtSenator Ian MacDonaldChair Northern...
View ArticleQS World University Rankings
Tuesday 6 September 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingAfter the strong results in the recent Academic Rankings of World Universities I offer my...
View ArticleNew figures highlight support for disadvantaged higher education students
Wednesday 7 September 2016Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingNew Federal Government data has shown significant increases across recent years in the number...
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