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House Standing Committee on Education and Employment

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Inquiry into the role of Technical and Further Education system and its operation

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Terms of Reference

TAFEs have played a critical role in the training and development of Australians for more than one hundred years. For many Australians, TAFEs provide a critical pathway to training and skills which are increasingly needed to access employment. They also play a critical role in regions and in providing access for disadvantaged groups.

The Committee will inquire into and report on the role played by TAFEs in:

  • the development of skills in the Australian economy;
  • the development of opportunities for Australians to improve themselves and increase their life and employment prospects;
  • the delivery of services and programs to support regions, communities and disadvantaged individuals to access training and skills and through them a pathway to employment;
  • the operation of a competitive training market; and
  • those jurisdictions in which State Governments have announced funding decisions which may impact on their operation and viability.

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