The financial position of the technical and further education (TAFE) sector has improved at 31 December 2015 compared to prior years. This has been driven by reduced spending in the sector and $159.3 million in additional grant funding provided by the state government to TAFE entities during 2015. The sector recorded a collective net surplus...

This roadmap has been co-created by Australia’s international education sector together with Austrade and other arms of government to complement the National Strategy.

A Shorten Labor Government will introduce a loan cap of $8,000 a year in the VET FEE-HELP program as part of an integrity package to stop the massive waste of taxpayers’ money, to prevent price gouging of students and improve training outcomes. Under the Liberals, the VET FEE-HELP loans scheme has escalated from $699 million...

The Government is providing an additional $1.2 billion between 2018 and 2020 for schools, contingent upon reform efforts by the States and the non-government schools sector to improve education outcomes. The Coalition Government is focused not just on more money but on making sure money is invested where it can make the most difference to...

Higher education is more important to the future of Australia’s industry, businesses and families than ever before. It is key to enhancing equality and delivering social and economic mobility for generations of Australians. It transforms lives and provides people with the skills and opportunities to engage in a modern economy. It is a key source...