Labor to reinstate axed TAFE courses

TAFE courses axed under the former Marshall Government – prompting union accusations of “political misogyny” – will be reinstated by the new Labor administration, with classes in aged and disability care and childhood care and education to return to Adelaide campuses.

TAFE boss reveals industry concerns about course cuts

Industry groups in areas including childcare, aged care and disability services have raised concerns about cuts to TAFE courses and the quality of training going forward under private providers, the TAFE SA boss has revealed.

David Pisoni is urging private training providers to directly lobby the Opposition Leader. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

TAFE spat heats up as Govt asks private sector to lobby Labor

The State Government has sent a letter to all non-government training providers, urging them to lobby Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas over his party’s vocal opposition to TAFE cuts, in a move setting up the issue as an early election battleground.

Leaked 'draft' letter prompts concerns for TAFE students

TAFE SA staff have been told of a plan that could see students’ accounts closed or force them into full fee paying courses under changes to the sector from next year.