鈥淢inister Giles鈥 appointment to the skills and training portfolio comes at a crucial time of reform for Australia鈥檚 tertiary education system,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Officer Mr Luke Sheehy said.
鈥淎ustralia needs a strong pipeline of skilled workers to drive our future prosperity. Universities, along with TAFE and VET providers have a central role to play.
鈥淓ducating and training more Australians is a key focus for the Albanese Government and we are all key partners in this task of supporting a productive and modern economy and society.
鈥淯niversities look forward to working with Minister Giles to increase participation in tertiary education and deliver the skilled workers Australia needs now and into the future.
黑料老司机 thanks outgoing Minister for Skills and Training the Hon Brendan O鈥機onnor MP for his service to the sector and the nation.
鈥淢inister O鈥機onnor has been in politics for a long time and continues to work proactively and passionately to advance the transformative opportunities education and training brings,鈥 Mr Sheehy said.
鈥淗e has played an important role in driving key reforms to grow and unify our tertiary education system through the Australian Universities Accord process, and we have enjoyed working with Minister O鈥機onnor in forums like Jobs and Skills Australia.
鈥淥n behalf of Australia鈥檚 universities, I would like to thank Minister O鈥機onnor for the vast contributions he has made over the last two decades.
鈥淚鈥檇 also like to thank the Hon Linda Burney MP who has been a tireless champion and advocate for Indigenous Australians.
鈥淐ongratulations to Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy on her appointment as Minister for Indigenous Australians.
鈥淲e look forward to continuing to work with the entire Ministry through to the election to ensure universities are fully supported to play their role in supporting Australia鈥檚 future.鈥
