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17 Jul 22

Skilled migration and visa backlog in focus at Anthony Albanese’s first National Cabinet meeting

The visa backlog must be addressed to allow migration to be harnessed to combat skill shortages plaguing the country, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Mr Albanese hosted his first National Cabinet meeting on Friday, where state and territory leaders directly raised the issue of fast-tracking targeted migration with him. The migration program is still […]
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17 Jul 22

Students shun unis in favour of trades, vocational courses

Australian students have turned away from university degrees in favour of trades and vocational courses, the latest census data has revealed. In 2021, 177,032 more students were completing vocational studies, which included courses offered by TAFE and private training providers, compared to 2016. In that same time period, there were just 24,824 more people studying […]
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17 Jul 22

Productivity, Migration and Skills

At a national level, the question is: what is the link between education and growth? That is a question the Productivity Commission is grappling with in the context of our 5-year Productivity Review. It’s not simple and to show why I want to start two claims: one bland and one more controversial. The bland one […]
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27 Jun 22

Message from the CEO (27 June 2022)

Message from the CEO The VET Sector is an online magazine and newsletter that is dedicated to providing information, resources, and articles for all stakeholders of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). In each edition, we cover topics that are relevant and important to RTOs, such as compliance, resources, and best practices. Our goal is to provide […]
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27 Jun 22

An operational plan for your training organisation

An operational plan is a document that outlines the key components of a training organisation’s operations. It includes information on the organisation’s structure, staffing, facilities, equipment, and procedures. An operational plan is an important tool for ensuring that a training organisation runs smoothly and efficiently. A training organisation needs an operational plan in order to […]
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27 Jun 22

A strategic plan for your training organisation

A strategic plan is a roadmap for an organisation’s journey to success. It sets out the organisation’s goals and how it intends to achieve them. A strategic plan is essential for any training organisation that wants to grow and be successful. Without a strategic plan, a training organisation is likely to flounder. Its goals will […]
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27 Jun 22

Why does the regulatory legislation change frequently?

As a training organisation in Australia, it is important to stay up-to-date with the latest changes in regulatory legislation. This is because the regulatory environment in Australia is constantly changing, and new legislative requirements are introduced on a regular basis. The rapidly changing regulatory landscape for training organisations in Australia can be attributed to a […]
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27 Jun 22

What to do when legislation changes.

When a new law or regulation is enacted that affects the operation of training organisations in Australia, it is important to take steps to ensure compliance. Depending on the nature of the change, this may involve modifying existing policies and procedures, developing new ones, or both. There are a number of ways to stay up-to-date […]
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