Australia missing out on the digital economy

A finance expert has taken aim at the Federal Government for its approach to economic recovery that favours “shovel-ready” construction projects over building digital skills for young people.

September 2, 2020

Onshore international students neglected

International students are potential ambassadors for Australia and our institutions. They could help shape our country’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination in the post-pandemic world – but only if we look after them.
Read more here: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/international-students-can-make-or-break-australias-international-reputation-168111

September 1, 2020

SA releases JobTrainer funded courses

The South Australian and federal governments will invest $88 million to fund up to 15,000 new training places in key industries to drive jobs growth.

September 1, 2020

Reskilling and rebuilding the workforce with apprenticeships

COVID-19 has delivered a global economic shock that was unimaginable just a few months ago. For many businesses, this has presented the challenge of managing remote workforces at scale for the first time.

August 31, 2020

Infrastructure blitz in TAS key to economic recovery

Tasmania will build its way out of the pandemic, but now is the time to think about how to future proof the workforce.
Read more here: https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6898650/making-it-easier-for-future-students-will-help-economy/

August 31, 2020

91% of the VET sector’s international students are currently onshore

COVID-19 has not stopped international education. As of August 24, 524,000 international students were living among us in Australian cities and communities. They represent 78% of all student visa holders, according to data the Department of Home Affairs provided to us.

August 30, 2020

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) program overhaul announced

Changes to the Adult Migrant English Program are among a number of moves the government is making to boost social cohesion as Australia emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.

August 27, 2020

Governance changes for ASQA

New governance arrangements to support ASQA’s continued evolution as a modern regulator were passed by the Australian Parliament on 24 August 2020. The agency’s new governance arrangements outlined in the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment (Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2020 will come into effect following assent and proclamation.

August 27, 2020

Bill passed to improve vocational education and training regulation

A significant step has been taken to improve Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector with the passing of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment (Governance and Other Matters) Bill 2020.

August 27, 2020

Dual-sector universities call for more coherent government policy

Vice-Chancellors from Australia’s six dual-sector universities have today released their response to the interim report of the Productivity Commission’s review of the National Agreement on Skills and Workforce Development (NASWD).