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Reports on student views of VET shows need for Government’s career education strategy

Releases23 October 2017

Two 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,…

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Local small businesses among 300,000 to benefit from instant asset write-off

Releases23 October 2017

CLOSE 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…

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Local veteran recognised on 75th Anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein

Releases23 October 2017

A 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…

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Aussie skills shine on the world stage

Releases20 October 2017

The 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…

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NATIONAL ENERGY GUARANTEE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE ELECTRICITY

Releases17 October 2017

The 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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Constituency Statement: Gold Coast Disabled Surfers Association

2017 Speeches16 October 2017

I have spoken often in this chamber about the wonderful natural attractions in my electorate of McPherson on the southern Gold Coast, with not the least of those including our world-famous beaches. With the weather now warming up as we move into spring, the big crowds are returning to spend a day at the beach.…

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Higher Apprenticeships Pilot on course for success

Releases11 October 2017

An innovative pilot program that partners training providers with industry is providing positive results. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, visited Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne and met with participants of the Industry 4.0 Higher Apprenticeships Pilot. “One of five pilots in a $9.2 million program funded by the Australian Government,…

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Southern Gold Coast preschools urged to offer language learning in 2018

Releases10 October 2017

Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews is encouraging local preschools to introduce southern Gold Coast preschoolers to a new language in 2018. Applications are now open for participation in the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program which engages preschoolers with languages other than English through a series of fun, play-based apps thatare aligned to the…

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Armistice Day Centenary Grants

Releases10 October 2017

Member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, today encouraged the local community to apply for funding under the Armistice Centenary Grants Program. The grants program announced by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan will open in November this year and support projects or activities that commemorate the end of the First World War. Mrs Andrews said…

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PENSIONER CONCESSION CARD REINSTATED FOR SOUTHERN GOLD COAST FORMER PART-PENSIONERS

Releases9 October 2017

Federal member for McPherson, Karen Andrews, says over 650 former part-pensioners on the southern Gold Coast will have their Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) reinstated from this week. These former part-pensioners lost the card in January following reforms to the pension assets test, which were designed to make the pension system more affordable and sustainable for…

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