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Government investments in fee-free TAFE courses aim to address skills shortages in the building and construction sector.
🟡 Medium · Speech26 February 2026 · 595 words
Fee-free TAFE boosts construction enrolments by 57%, addressing skills shortages and supporting appr
Government invests in fee-free TAFE and apprenticeship programs to increase skilled workers in const
“TAFE is back for 2026! We love TAFE on this side of the Parliament. We are very proud of our TAFE and we are very proud of our record investment in TAFE, particularly free TAFE.”
👍 positive· informative🌡️ warm
Members who spoke
Folkard, MarkSanderson, Amber-Jade
Topics
TAFESkillsConstructionApprenticeshipsTraining
· 26 February 2026
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