New skills commissioner to analyse impact of COVID-19 on labour market
Key MP likes uni legislation but wants some changes
The member of parliament who is likely to hold the single decisive vote on the Jobs-ready Graduates Package of fees and subsidies for universities says she “accepts” the views of the government on the future of regional universities and vocational education, both of which get support in the bill.
Migration must play a role in Australia’s post-COVID economic recovery
Providing more information and transparency on skills shortages will be critical to bolster confidence in both our skills and migration systems, at a time when we will see both historically high and rising unemployment, as well as pockets of skills shortages. These circumstances will be challenging for the community to reconcile.
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The five most powerful people in education
In May, the National Skills Commission came to life as the anchor for reform in the training sector, though there’s a long way to go. The new commissioner has only just been formally appointed, and state-based TAFEs are highly protective. Steven Joyce, the New Zealand-based architect of vocational reform, has spent months pushing heads together.
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More skills training for Queensland school leavers and job seekers
Queensland school leavers and job seekers will benefit from increased access to free or low-fee skills training under a significant investment through the JobTrainer Agreement to be rolled out across Queensland.
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IBAC charges former public sector employee following investigation into VET and transport sectors
The Victorian government’s corruption watchdog has charged four people with a range of offences as part of a corruption investigation involving the state vocational education and training and transport sectors.
ASQA welcomes conviction against misleading advertising
An ASQA investigation into misrepresentation of vocational education training (VET) courses has led to a conviction and $10,000 fine for Qualify Me! Pty Ltd in the NSW Local Court.
Appointment of the National Skills Commissioner
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Mr Adam Boyton as the National Skills Commissioner.
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IBAC files 55 charges over alleged education training scam
The state’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged four people with 55 offences following an investigation into an alleged rort involving dodgy TAFE qualifications and training within Victoria’s education and transport sectors.
I’m not a robot: How Covid-19 is accelerating the skills gap
