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The Australian and state and territory governments have released the first National Skills Plan developed under the 5-year National Skills Agreement. It sets out the Australian and state and territory governments’ national approach to delivering Australia’s skills needs for individuals, industry and community. 

In a significant move to bolster Australia’s clean energy sector, the Australian and Queensland governments have partnered to establish the TAFE Queensland Batteries Centre of Excellence.

The Australian and South Australian governments are jointly investing $28 million over 5 years to establish the Centre through the National Skills Agreement.

Training for the care sector is being boosted with the Australian and Queensland governments jointly investing $35 million to establish the Care and Support TAFE Centre of Excellence in Cairns.

The Australian Government has launched the Fee-Free TAFE campaign to raise awareness of the fee-free courses being rolled out across the nation, in partnership with states and territories, thanks to a $414 million investment by the Commonwealth.

Australians can now take advantage of a range of Fee-Free TAFE courses, providing access to the skills they need for the jobs of the future.