TAFE a substantial “public asset”

 25 November 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… As a Senate committee prepares to inquire into broad VET funding and regulatory issues, a cross-party House of Representatives committee has come out strongly in support of the TAFE sector and its unique economic and social contributions to communities.   ……………………………………………………………………………………………….......…… Committee chair Ewen Jones, a Liberal National Party MP, said the “intrinsic value of TAFE as an Australian asset” had been evident throughout the inquiry. “This report’s main message is a strong emphasis on the value of TAFE in the Australian community … and the committee believes the Australian government should acknowledge … [Read more...]