AQTF reforms
The finalised conditions and standards of the Australian Quality Training Framework reforms will be available by mid June 2010. read more online
2010-11 Australian Government Budget
As part of the 2010-2011 Australian Government Budget, more than $660 million will be invested in training, apprenticeships and adult literacy and numeracy. read more online
Fast Track for changes to training packages
The National Quality Council has announced that the introduction of new training package flexibility rules and the inclusion of skills for sustainability in training packages will be fast-tracked. read more online
The new Skilled Occupation List
The Australian Government has introduced a new Skilled Occupation List which will replace the Migration Occupations in Demand List which was revoked on 8 February 2010. read more online
New subsidiary for the automotive industry
Manufacturing Skills Australia is establishing a wholly owned subsidiary to assume responsibility for automotive industry training advisory arrangements. read more online
Indigenous Opportunities Policy
Minister for Finance and Deregulation Lindsay Tanner and Minister for Employment Participation Mark Arbib have opened public consultation on the Australian Government’s enhanced Indigenous Opportunities Policy. read more online
Integrated retail management qualification
Service Skills Australia and the University of Western Sydney, together with retail employers, have initiated a pilot project to benefit the retail industry’s employees and employers. read more online
Austrade to market international education
On 1 July 2010, responsibility for the international promotion and marketing of education will be transferred from Australian Education International to Austrade. read more online
NCVER – VET learner mobility report
A new research report has found students’ requests to use their vocational qualifications as credit towards a university qualification could be managed more effectively. read more online
Endeavour Awards
Applications for the 2011 Endeavour Awards are now open and will close on 31 July 2010. read more online