The Australian    |     23 October 2012 NSW will fund private colleges from 2014, under a version of the open market that has blown Victoria's training budget and fostered widespread rorting.  However the state government says its system will have measures to protect TAFEs and prevent gaming of public funds. The reforms, will allow students to enrol with the colleges of their choice for training up to apprenticeship level. TAFEs, which have seen their market share plunge below 50 per cent in Victoria, will be guaranteed funding for their operations and community services. Fees and subsidies will also be set to prevent colleges from undercutting each other. The government … [Read more...]