Hansard debates

Mr McGUIRE (Broadmeadows) (19:20:29): (363) Deputy Speaker, my request is to the Minister for Training and Skills. The action I seek is for the minister to visit Kangan Institute’s Broadmeadows campus with me as soon as possible. The reason is the Andrews government is investing an additional $304 million for extra training to meet industry demand for graduates. This investment will fund TAFEs, Learn Locals and private training organisations to deliver more than 30 000 additional enrolments in courses our economy and my community need most. Free TAFE for priority courses is giving more Victorians the chance to study. It has reduced the financial barrier for new students wanting to train in courses that lead to the occupations needed most by employers. The investment of $172 million has made 30 priority TAFE courses and 20 preapprenticeship courses in these growth industries free. Courses included in this initiative are currently offered at TAFE institutes across Victoria and are tailored to the needs of local communities, industry and students. This is vital for Broadmeadows.