The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
- Minister for Skills and Training
The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP was sworn in as Minister for Skills and Training on 1 June 2022.
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New investment in skills paves the way for AUKUS workforce
The Albanese Government’s Budget invests nearly $150 million to start delivering the skills and workforce we need to deliver Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program through AUKUS.
Fee-Free TAFE saves early childhood education students up to $9,000
The Albanese Government’s Fee-Free TAFE plan is helping reduce cost of living pressures, with students saving thousands of dollars in course fees.
Doorstop interview - Melbourne
Fee-free TAFE, early childhood education and care, skills and training, housing, NSW election, Referendum to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Commonwealth and South Australia sign Submarine Cooperation Agreement
The Albanese Government and the Malinauskas Government have today signed a Cooperation Agreement, outlining our respective governments’ commitment to supporting the construction of Australia’s next-…
Global recognition for Australian education institutions and students
Australia has joined the first worldwide treaty in higher education, making it easier for Australian education institutions and their students to be more globally mobile.
Albanese Government delivers more university and VET training places
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on the commitment to provide more university places and fee-free TAFE and vocational education places to deliver the skilled workforce we need now and in…