TAFE changes a ‘face-saving measure’

13/03/2013 by
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The Australian    |    13 March 2013 Unions, academics and the federal government have slammed the Victorian government's latest TAFE changes as an inadequate attempt to save face. The reforms, based on a report from an independent panel, include an extra $200 million over four years “to support innovation and structural reform”.   They also give TAFEs title of their assets, reduce red tape – particularly for the TAFE arms of the four dual-sector universities – and allow TAFEs to register themselves as group training organisations. Skills Minister Peter Hall says the report sharpens the government’s role as TAFEs’ owner. “It focuses on what is necessary to deliver stronger … [Read more...]

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Australian Financial Review Education Supplement 11 March 2013

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This is Australian Financial Review's own summary of lead items in its online edition. As this is a subscription service, you or your organisation will need to have a subscription to The Australian Financial Review to view the full article. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Data point | How women overtook men Since the early 1950s, when women made up only 20 per cent of Australian university students, the enrolment growth trend has changed in their favour. In 1987, women overtook men. Bowen must push for extra funding for VET The latest official advice to the federal government about … [Read more...]

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