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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Early Childhood Education and Care TAFE Centre of Excellence
The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments are jointly investing $28 million to establish a TAFE Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Fee increase for international students part of July 1 migration reforms
As of 1 July 2024, the fee for international student visas will increase from $710 to $1,600.
Next steps in ensuring the integrity and sustainability of the international education sector
Next week the Albanese Government will introduce legislation to support the integrity and sustainability of the international education sector.
Cost-of-living support for teaching, nursing and social work students
The Albanese Government will establish a Commonwealth Prac Payment to support students undertaking mandatory workplace placements required for university and vocational education and training…
Cutting student debt for more than three million Australians
The Albanese Government will cut the student debt of more than three million Australians in this month’s Budget.
More young Australians advising the Albanese Government
The Albanese Government is working directly with young people on policies and programs that matter to them.
Skills Passport consultation begins
Public submissions are being sought on how a Skills Passport could help workers promote their skills and qualifications, and businesses find more skilled employees.
New service joins myGov
The Albanese Government is helping students to manage more of their government business in the palm of their hand, with myGov welcoming a new service.
Fixing Australia's broken migration system
The Albanese Government is today taking a major step forward in reforming Australia’s broken migration system with the biggest reforms to migration in a generation.
Australia India Education and Skills Council meeting
This week’s meeting of the first Australia India Education and Skills Council is an important next step in strengthening Australia’s education and skills partnership with India.
Boost to early childhood education and care workforce
Australia’s early childhood education and care sector has grown by more than 14,000 workers since May 2022, with a further 123,000 additional educators and teachers in the training pipeline.
Next steps to strengthen the integrity of international education
The Albanese Government has announced today the next steps it is taking to strengthen integrity in the international education sector and better protect students.