The federal government is unambiguous about the need for more nurses, builders and electricians. But the plan to find and fund these workers is less clear.
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The federal government will make it harder for international students to bring their families with them to Australia, among other changes.
Free TAFE has opened the door to thousands more Australians. But getting people through the door is only half the job.
When it comes to life after Year 12, the media and schools tend to focus on ATARs and university study.
AI can provide clear, polished responses. This signals to learners that deep mental engagement is no longer necessary.
With the benefit of a bit more free time, some students might be wondering if they made the right decision when they chose their courses.
A new book shows how casual educators and teachers play a crucial role in education. But many face underpayment and uncertainty juggling too many contract jobs.
This week, Education Minister Jason Clare made an announcement that could reshape the landscape of international education in Australia.
Teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students may be eligible to receive $319.50 per week while on placements. But experts say more help is needed.
We uncovered some significant and often devastating insights into how young Australians – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – have experienced the ‘push’ towards university.
The $12.6 billion agreement promises a new era of cooperation between governments, the vocational education and training sector, business and the community.
In the white paper, prepared by Treasury, the government commits to full employment, which it defines as “everyone who wants a job being able to find one without searching for too long”
Word from The Hill: Albanese announces more than $1 billion in federal-state TAFE funding
As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation's politics team.
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has committed to a “reset” of relations between government and universities, and promised more effort to boost the proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, in a major speech on higher education.
Three ‘just transition’ priorities identified by the coal-mining communities of the Hunter Valley in NSW hold lessons for the rest of Australia, and the world.
Market forces don’t work well in education. For-profit businesses are more tempted to exploit loopholes than provide quality service.
Australia has settled thousands of African refugees over the years yet fewer than one in ten go on to study in higher education.
Unveiled in his budget reply on Thursday night, Shorten said this would be the “most important investment in Medicare since Bob Hawke created it”.
The program we’ve developed led to a 96% completion rate for one group of Aboriginal TAFE students.
The skills shortage in the foundry sector shows there is a continuing demand for “traditional” trades.
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