Karen Andrews MP

Address in Reply Speech

April 3, 2017

I had the opportunity to give my Address in Reply speech to Federal Parliament recently. Now in my third term as a Federal MP, it was a chance to reaffirm my local priorities as the representative for the people of McPherson and to tha... ... Read more »

Education Debate in Parliament

February 9, 2017

Labor decided to ask about education funding in parliament today and I was happy to oblige with an answer. The Coalition Government is providing record education funding and I got a little passionate when the topic  moved to my own portfolio of ... ... Read more »

How Far Can an Apprenticeship take you?

November 13, 2016

How far can an apprenticeship take you? Who better to ask than The Block's Scott Cam. He's also one of our Aprrenticeship Ambassadors and i visted him at The Block to speak about the many opportunities for a rewarding job and career through an appre... ... Read more »

Speech to federal parliament on a matter of public importance

October 14, 2016

I spoke in federal parliament today about the issues that parents really want to hear about in education. ... Read more »

VET Student Loans Program Bill

October 13, 2016

It was my honour today to introduce the Government’s VET Student Loans Program Bill to federal parliament today. It will replace Labor’s failed VET-FEE HELP scheme that allowed unscrupulous providers to take advantage of students who w... ... Read more »

13 July 2016 - Sky News AM Agenda

July 13, 2016

Karen spoke to Kieran Gilbert following the 2016 Federal Election result discussing the Government's superannuation policy and Ministerial appointments. ... Read more »

Opening of Eden View Drive at Reedy Creek

June 1, 2016

The new 700 metre Eden View Drive will prevent traffic queuing along Gemvale Road in school pick up and drop off times. Karen is delighted the Federal Government has been able to contribute to this very positive outcome for our local c... ... Read more »

Full Postal Services for the centre of Burleigh

May 23, 2016

The Burleigh community, in particular businesses in James Street, have been telling me they want a full postal service returned to the centre of Burleigh. Recently, I was in James Street speaking to businesses about why they want full postal services... ... Read more »

1 March 2016 - Appropriations Bill 2015-16 Debate

March 1, 2016

The government's focus is firmly on creating jobs and growing the economy through innovation, investment in vital infrastructure, tax breaks for small businesses, education and training to meet crucial areas of demand, and helping foster an entrepren... ... Read more »

2 February 2016 - Importance of Education Funding

February 2, 2016

The Turnbull Government understands the importance of education to the jobs of the future. Karen spoke in Parliament about the action the government is taking to meet the future skill needs including the commitment of $112M to prepare our workforce f... ... Read more »