A new survey of more than 150,000 students has revealed increasing and overwhelming satisfaction with Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews said the annual National Student Outcomes Survey from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) showed students recognised the benefits of their VET…
DetailsMy position since this process began is that I will vote in Parliament in accordance with the result of the postal survey in my electorate of McPherson. 78 per cent of eligible voters in McPherson took part in the survey with 65.5 per cent indicating their support for a change in marriage laws to allow…
DetailsAround 25,000 Gold Coast families will be better off from the Turnbull Government’s child care overhaul. Federal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said the new child care package will provide the greatest hours of support to the families who work the longest hours, and the greatest subsidy and financial support to the families who earn…
DetailsGold Coast residents are being invited to support local families and contribute to new Gold Coast Charity “Baby Give Back” through a special Christmas Collection being conducted by Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews. “I am delighted to launch a Christmas Collection for “Baby Give Back” – a local charity that provides goods to families…
DetailsFederal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, attended a moving ceremony at Mudgeeraba today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba and the famous charge of the Australian Light Horse. Mrs Andrews unveiled a plaque at the Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum and spoke about the significance of this important battle in Australian history.…
DetailsTwo research papers, released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), offer a valuable insight into students’ post-school aspirations for vocational education and training (VET). The papers investigate the drivers influencing students’ thinking and behaviour, and awareness of career pathways. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, said the reports,…
DetailsCLOSE to 300,000 Australian small businesses have taken advantage of the Coalition Government’s instant asset write-off according to 2015-16 tax office data, including around 2,500 on the southern Gold Coast,” Federal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews said. “The instant asset write-off is directly helping small businesses in increase their bottom lines and improving cash flow…
DetailsA 94 year old Gold Coast veteran of the Battle of El Alamein has travelled to Canberra to take part in special commemoration services for the 75th anniversary of the famous battle. Federal Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said Rex Stoffell was just 19 when he was deployed to the Middle East to take part…
DetailsThe world’s largest and most prestigious international skills competition has wrapped up with 4 competitors from Australia taking home medals in their selected fields. The 44th WorldSkills Competition was held in Abu Dhabi this week with participants showcasing their skills in a wide range of fields, from 3D digital game art to hairdressing, welding and…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government will accept the recommendation of the Energy Security Board (ESB) for a new National Energy Guarantee to deliver more affordable and reliable electricity while meeting our international commitments. Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, said under The Guarantee households and businesses across the southern Gold Coast would have access to affordable and reliable…
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