Lies, damned lies and statistics. They have unfortunately been a common feature of the schools funding conversation being had across the country. Unfortunately that conversation has reached a new low now that we have Labor Party activists masquerading as education experts all the while ruthlessly preying on the fears of vulnerable parents to try and…
The below opinion piece appeared in The Australian on 11 October 2016: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/family-day-care-rorts-cost-our-childrens-educational-future-dearly/news-story/ff17debda5d83fdc44fbb5a8cbde51bc Cracking down on crooked child carers Many Australian parents choose family day care for its flexible hours of operation, home-like environment and to keep siblings together. Which is why the rorting of this system by some operators has been so concerning – concerning to…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Canberra Topics: Ai Group Graduate Employment Service; Same-sex marriage plebiscite 11/10/2016 11:58AM Question: How far do you think this program will go to solving that problem about graduates being ready for workplaces, and – or is it just a matter of every little bit counts? Simon Birmingham: Well, every bit counts,…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Speech at Ai Group launch of Graduate Employment Service 11/10/2016 11:20AM Simon Birmingham: Thank you. Thank you very much, Innes. It’s wonderful to be here with you and Megan and Don Matthews, the chair of your graduate board, and representatives of industry, just as it is to be here with John Dewar and…
The Turnbull Government today announced the 347 courses that are expected to attract funding support under the new affordable, sustainable and student focussed VET Student Loans program. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the courses had been informed by the skill needs lists that states and territories already have in place and…
An expert advisory panel will work ‘hand in glove’ with the Turnbull Government to help develop a future plan for Australia’s higher education system to ensure it promotes excellence and innovation and is sustainable for generations to come. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the panel would work alongside him to take…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on SKY News with David Speers Topics: VET Student Loans eligible courses; Future schools funding arrangements; Same-sex marriage plebiscite 10/10/2016 4:27 PM David Speers: Now, if you had been planning next year to take on a vocational education course…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on SKY News with Kieran Gilbert Topics: Same sex marriage plebiscite; Energy security; Protecting volunteer firefighters; VET Student Loans eligibility; Higher education reform 10/10/2016 08:37 AM Kieran Gilbert: Let’s go now to some local politics. I spoke to the Education Minister Simon Birmingham earlier this morning on a range of issues including…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast with Fran Kelly Topics: VET Student Loans eligible courses; Vocational education regulation; Child care compliance; Same sex marriage plebiscite 10/10/2016 08:06 AEST Fran Kelly: Well the Turnbull Government is pushing ahead with reforms to higher education, and today the Minister will reveal the 478…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on SKY News To The Point with Kristina Keneally and Tom Connell Topics: Holding Australia’s major banks to account; Issues with Labor’s failed VET FEE-HELP; New VET Student Loans program; Future schools funding arrangements 05/10/2016 1:07 PM Kristina Keneally: Let’s bring in the Minister for Education, Simon Birmingham, he’s joining us from…