Additional Comment by Senator Stott Despoja
The Australian Democrats are of the
view that competition policy reforms and funding cuts at both Commonwealth and
State levels are having a severe impact on TAFE. This has important
ramifications for Australia's skill levels in that, not only is TAFE the main provider
of training, it is also the principal developer of training curricula
used by private sector training providers. It is imperative that TAFE is
enabled to sustain and improve its curriculum development role and that TAFE
colleges receive transitional support as they adapt to competition policy
reforms.
The
Australian Democrats RECOMMEND that the Commonwealth provide an immediate
one-off grant of $100 million to the TAFE sector for curriculum development.
SENATOR N STOTT
DESPOJA
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