It's the third birthday of Free TAFE, and we know it's changing lives.
Free TAFE is giving people the opportunity to give a change of career a real go, so they can learn the skills they want for the jobs Australia needs.
Incredibly special to be able to welcome Aanshi and all of our newest Australian citizens today.
Have a safe and happy New Year's tonight!
I want to shout out everyone who's working across this holiday season - from the first responders keeping us safe to the retail and hospitality workers, you're doing incredible work and Australians appreciate you.
Big news - the Albanese Labor Government just cut your student debt by 20%.
You can read the full speech here: ministers.dewr.gov.au/giles/addres...
I gave a speech to the McKell institute where I outlined the real opposition we face. It's not a political party, it's a creeping sense of alienation where people feel increasingly disconnected from opportunity and increasingly pessimistic about their future.
On this day in 1975, one of the most shocking events in Australian political history took place - Governor-General Sir John Kerr's dismissal of Gough Whitlam, our 21st prime minister.
The Epping Medical and Dental Centre is now 100% bulk billed!
50 years on from the Dismissal of Gough Whitlam we must remember to maintain our rage and enthusiasm in defence of the ideals of Australia and democracy itself.
We're delivering cost of living support now while helping Australians prepare for their future. 💪 #auspol
The Albanese Government is backing Free TAFE.
The LNP aren't. #auspol
The Liberals and the Nationals have net zero ideas. #auspol #qt
The Minister for Skills and Training @andrewgilesmp.bsky.social has introduced the VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025.
ℹ️ To find out more, visit: aph.gov.au/bills.
Happy National Cat Day!
Happy Diwali and a peaceful and joyful year ahead to all.
We're committed to closing the skills gap and the gender pay gap. It was a pleasure to join Michael McCormack in Riverina and to talk about how the Albanese Government is helping women in the Riverina get into training and get into work.
Multiple System Atrophy is a rare neurological disorder that many people don't know about but which can greatly affect our lives. Solidarity with my colleague and friend Tracey Roberts and all those living with this condition.
Same old Liberals.
Got student debt? You'll now be paying less every pay thanks to the Albanese Government.
It was a real pleasure to be shown around A.G. Coombs in Moorabin by my friend and colleague Mark Dreyfus recently - as a leader in building services and clean energy investment, they're the kind of business that understands how essential it is to train the next generation of skilled workers now.
Big news for first home buyers: from today, you only need a 5% deposit - and no lenders mortgage insurance.
This will take years of the time it takes to save for a deposit, helping you into your own home sooner.
It's never too late to join Bluesky, and it's never too late to check out Free TAFE courses in your state. 👇👷
