**Check against delivery** Introduction Thank you for the invitation to attend your symposium this morning. It’s an honour to be here to talk about the value and importance of vocational education and training, and how it can lead to meaningful and sustainable employment. I’m thrilled to be part of a regional event that is showing real innovation and…
DetailsLight Vehicle Mechanical Technology apprentice Mr Kyal Gunn is the one-millionth apprentice to be signed up with Apprenticeship Network Provider MEGT. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews was in Docklands, Melbourne today to mark the significant milestone for Kyal and MEGT. “MEGT is the largest contracted provider of support services to employers…
DetailsToday Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews outlined a vision for a strong, flexible and high quality vocational education and training (VET) system—one that delivers real skills for real careers. A vision that builds on the Australian Government’s work to restore VET’s reputation for excellence and quality, and boost apprenticeship and traineeship…
DetailsA life-changing breast cancer medicine listed by the Turnbull Government on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be available for patients on the Southern Gold Coast from July 1 this year. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the investment of $703.6 million by the Government will mean that more than 3,000 Australian patients with inoperable…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government will provide the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine to every pregnant woman on the Southern Gold Coast from 1 July this year. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the $39.5 million investment will mean the vaccine is added to the National Immunisation Program, guaranteeing its access, safety and availability for the first time. …
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has announced the members of an expert panel to review Australia’s Qualifications Framework (AQF) to ensure it continues to meet the needs of students, education providers and employers. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said as part of the review the expert panel would examine other qualification frameworks across the world…
DetailsMember for McPherson, Karen Andrews, has called on community organisations on the Southern Gold Coast to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Mrs Andrews said the Turnbull Government was providing $20 million worth of grants valued between $1,000 and $5,000 to not-for-profit organisations. “The grants can be used towards the…
DetailsAustralian Apprenticeships Ambassadors gathered today at Parliament House for a roundtable event to share their experiences in the vocational education and training sector. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews MP said seventeen ambassadors met to discuss their VET experiences and explain how apprenticeships and traineeships had changed their lives, and to discuss…
DetailsAs you all know, over the years, there have been many reviews looking at initial teacher education and many more recommendations on how to improve the quality of teachers entering our classrooms. With the Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group (TEMAG) report, for the first time, we have made real progress in implementing a major report…
DetailsThe passage of the Coalition Government’s tax reform package, which will mean $144 billion in tax cuts over the coming years, has been described as a “victory for hardworking local residents and for common sense” by Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP. “This tax package is all about helping everyday Australians get ahead. The…
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