Policy
National TAFE funding guarantee
Labor has a plan to back TAFE into the future by developing a comprehensive National Priority Plan that defines the unique role of TAFE as our public provider and delivers on this by working with the states and territories to provide ongoing guaranteed TAFE funding. Under Labor’s plan for TAFE, a Shorten Labor Government will...
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Higher education – independent commission
A Shorten Labor Government will work with our universities, industry and science agencies to get the incentives right to meet the needs of the future economy. From skill shortages in key occupations to productivity-driving opportunities in new industries, universities will be encouraged within the existing funding system to be more responsive to drivers of growth...
Policy
Labor's climate change action plan
This policy proposes six key elements to achieve a low-pollution economy. Leading renewable energy economy Cleaner power generation Build jobs & industry Cut pollution Capture carbon on the land Increased energy efficiency
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Labor's plan for local metals manufacturing and jobs
Being an advanced economy that can make things here at home means ensuring Australia’s strategic industries have a sustainable future. To secure the long-term future of our local metal industries, we need to make smart use of the opportunities in front of us and build on Australia’s natural strengths. That’s why Labor is committed to...
Policy
Our plan for vocational education
Labor has always been the party of TAFE and a Shorten Labor Government would continue this commitment to our vocational education system. Labor plans to back TAFE into the future by developing a comprehensive National Priority Plan. This plan will define the unique role of TAFE as our public provider and will deliver on this...