Government grade on education services published Education New data for services in the childcare, education and training sectors has shown that 29.8% of total federal, state and territory government expenditure went into…
Government abolishes commissioner roles as part of ASQA restructure Friday November 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Education Australian Skills Quality Authority chief commissioner Saxon Rice has been appointed chief executive officer as part of governance changes to the regulator.
Industry cadetships: a good but small step to tap the talents of women in STEM Wednesday October 28, 2020 By Pi-Shen Seet and Janice Jones Economy & Industry Difficulties in recruitment for STEM jobs suggest a looming national shortage of qualifications and technical skills. Low female aspiration for, and participation in, STEM education…
A three-decade ‘moving picture’ of young Australians’ study, work and life, thanks to LSAY Friday August 14, 2020 By Somayeh Parvazian & Ronnie Semo Community & Social The latest findings are now available for the group of young people who completed their first questionnaire back in 2009 at age 15.
PM flags skills and industrial relations reform to rebuild post-pandemic economy Tuesday May 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry In an address to the National Press Club on Tuesday, Scott Morrison argued the plan would position the nation for economic success over the next…
Review into VET regulator begins Thursday October 31, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry A review into the national regulator for the vocational education and training sector has begun following a push from private-sector VET companies.
Regulatory agency targets VET risk areas Monday August 5, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Education The Australian Skills Quality Authority has released a new regulatory strategy to address systemic risks to the vocational education and training (VET) sector. The national…
Australia's tertiary sector is in need of “urgent” reform, says report Monday June 3, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Education Australia’s tertiary education sector needs "urgent" reform as the participation rate of young Australians declines, a new report from the Mitchell Institute has warned.
Mark Paterson to lead VET regulator amid student loans overhaul Monday December 12, 2016 By Stephen Easton Education Experienced mandarin and former industry lobbyist Mark Paterson will lead the Australian Skills Quality Authority from January 1, which the government hopes will mark a…
