12 May 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… On the eve of his reputed götterdämmerung budget, treasurer Joe Hockey reassures us that all will be good - eventually. Check out the derivation of "keep calm". ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... … [Read more...]
Qld Parliament passes laws for access to TAFE assets
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ABC News | 9 May 2014 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Laws passed in the Queensland Parliament on 8 May will see an independent body established to manage TAFE assets called the Queensland Training Assets Management Authority. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................... TAFE properties will be managed on a "commercial basis" and some could be sold. The Queensland Training Assets Management Authority Bill is based on a recommendation of the Costello Commission of Audit. Public Works Minister Tim Mander says the legislation is not about selling assets and will not lead to the reduction of TAFE services. Mander says it merely … [Read more...]
TDA Newsletter 12 May 2014
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Minister ponders higher education funding The Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne has outlined his views about the way the Commonwealth might fund TAFE and other non-university higher education providers under an expanded system as proposed by the recent Kemp-Norton review. In a speech to Monash University, the Minister said that funding for Commonwealth Supported Places would require careful consideration. “Obviously, only providers registered with the tertiary quality agency, TEQSA, could be eligible, and only for accredited courses; and there would be other important conditions as well,” the Minister said. “As you know, universities are required to undertake research and … [Read more...]
ACPET National Monday Update 12 May 2014
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In Focus Online ACPET membership renewal Edition 553, 12 May Short but sweet from me this week - just a note to advise members to look out for an email alert from us in the next few days with details about how to renew your membership online this year. Also look out for substantial discounts on next year's professional development activities and details... Read more Featured Don't miss our 2014 Higher Education Symposium - register now! Edition 553, 12 May What a great time to attend this year's ACPET Higher Education Symposium (Sydney - 22 May 2014). Just a week after the government is set to announce major changes to higher education in Australia to … [Read more...]
