Global demand for service skills puts Australia in the box seat
Monday 13 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingA new independent report has identified a rise in demand across the globe for skilled professionals...
View ArticleAussie kids using strengths to overcome hurdles
Tuesday 14 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingNew data shows Australian children battling issues with their physical or emotional development can...
View ArticleAction needed now to retain Australia’s leading education system: Minister
Wednesday 15 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingNew reports released overnight have confirmed Australia risks falling behind the world unless...
View ArticleConsulting regional employers on their skills needs
Wednesday 15 March 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsImproving employer and youth engagement in apprenticeships and tackling regional youth...
View ArticleLabour force February 2017
Thursday 16 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingLabour force figures released today by the ABS show that seasonally adjusted employment fell by...
View ArticleNew data paints a ‘disturbing picture’ that we are determined to fix
Sunday 19 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingNew data released today illustrate a broken early education and care system that is not working for...
View ArticleNew Colombo Plan Mobility Grant Applications Now Open
Tuesday 21 March 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Julie Bishop MPSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingToday we announce that applications are now open for study, internships,...
View ArticleStudents investigate Australia’s history
Tuesday 21 March 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Dan Tehan MPMinister for Defence PersonnelMinister for Veterans' AffairsMinister Assisting the Prime Minister for Cyber SecuritySenator the Hon Simon...
View ArticleFormer ADF members encouraged to take up apprenticeships
Wednesday 22 March 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews is encouraging...
View ArticleTime for Parliament to back our early childhood education and care reforms
Wednesday 22 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingAustralian families know the current early childhood education and care system is broken.Now is...
View ArticleStrengthening skills and training ties with China
Friday 24 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAustralia and China...
View ArticleMaritime Technical College to train thousands of future shipbuilders
Friday 24 March 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Christopher Pyne MPMinister for Industry, Innovation and ScienceSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Karen Andrews...
View ArticleChild care cost relief on the way for families
Friday 24 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Malcolm Turnbull MPPrime MinisterThe Turnbull Government’s early childhood education and care...
View ArticleParliament passes VET Ombudsman legislation
Monday 27 March 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government’s new VET Ombudsman will commence work from 1 July 2017 after legislation...
View ArticleAustralian Apprentices Must Be Respected in the Workplace
Friday 31 March 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPMinister for Education and TrainingAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills the Hon Karen Andrews has expressed disappointment...
View ArticleASQA’s student centred audit approach receives widespread support
Monday 3 April 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsMark Paterson AOChief Commissioner, Australian Skills Quality AuthorityAn independent...
View ArticleIndia visit to underscore crucial education relationship
Saturday 8 April 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingAustralia will showcase its international education, training and research offerings during a...
View ArticleAustralia and India take action for stronger education partnership
Wednesday 12 April 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingIndia has pledged to work with the Australian Government, universities and vocational education...
View ArticleIncreasing transparency so students can make more informed choices
Wednesday 12 April 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingFresh employer and student satisfaction surveys published today provide students with “more...
View ArticleImproving learning opportunities for migrants and job seekers
Tuesday 18 April 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe Turnbull Government has today announced a list of local organisations that will...
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