Report on the Provisions of the Australian Technical Colleges (Flexibility in Achieving Australia's Skills Needs) Amendment Bill (No.2) 2006
The provisions of this bill was referred to the committee by
the Senate on 7 December 2006, for report by 20 February 2007.
The committee advertised this inquiry, along with others
referred at the same time. The only submission received was from the Department
of Education, Science and Training.
The bill appropriates increased funding for the
establishment of technical colleges provided for under the principal Act,
commencing this financial year and continuing through 2009-10. The increase in
appropriation amounts to $112.6 million.
The committee recommends that the bill proceed.
Senator Judith Troeth
Chairman
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