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The 2024 Australian Government Budget contains some significant outcomes to support workforce skilling, reskilling and upskilling; however, its focus on the provision of skills training is where the Budget could have been stronger. That’s the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international … Continued
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The Trade Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade will hold a public hearing today at Parliament House for its inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The Subcommittee will hear evidence from the National Capital Authority and the ACT government. The Chair of the Trade Subcommittee, Senator Deborah O’Neill commented, ‘The Subcommittee is … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has described the federal budget as a first step on the road to major reform universities desperately need. The federal government has earmarked $1.1 billion in funding over the next five years to implement recommendations from the Universities Accord. NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes said more investment … Continued
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The 2024 Federal Budget has some great investment to address workforce skills shortages but represents a missed opportunity to put students at the heart of the skills training system. That’s the view of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. “The … Continued
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Data released today by Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) revealed a growing interest from medical graduates in pursuing a career as a Rural Generalist. The discipline jumped to rank as the 6th highest choice for the Australian medical students who graduated in 2023, with 7 per cent of respondents to Medical Dean’s … Continued
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There is increasing pessimism that today’s federal budget will move the student loan tax, resulting in thousands of students having a student debt higher than necessary according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. “The current tax on learning, charged … Continued
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The most significant outcome of the draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework released by the Australian Government will be job losses across the international education sector. That’s the assessment of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. Although there are … Continued
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We are thrilled to announce the Victorian Department of Education’s return as an event partner for EduTECH Australia 2024! Together, we’re embarking on another exciting journey to shape the future of education in Australia, guided by our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. “Having the Victorian Department of Education onboard once again reinforces our unwavering commitment … Continued
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MEDIA STATEMENT 11 May 2024 We welcome the certainty that the proposed International Education and Skills Strategic Framework could bring to what is currently a challenging and uncertain situation for our international students, who bring cultural diversity to Australia and make a vital contribution to our workforce. The focus on skills needs in areas such … Continued
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The Australian Government needs to make urgent changes to the financial incentives that support the employment of apprentices and trainees, according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education providers. “Recent data shows a significant decline in apprentice and trainee commencements, which … Continued
