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National VET Regulator

National VET Regulation

In December 2009, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to establish a national regulator for the VET sector.

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ESOS review final report released

On 9 March 2010 the Deputy Prime Minister released the Baird Review final report, Stronger, simpler smarter ESOS: supporting international students.

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Australian Curriculum Consultations

Draft K-10 Australian Curriculum now available for consultation

The draft K-10 Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics, science and history is available for public consultation from 1 March 2010 until 23 May 2010.

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Professional Standards for Teachers

New Draft National Professional Standards for Teachers are available for public consultation from 8 March 2010 to 7 May 2010.

DEEWR Leading Indicator of Employment

The latest release, and an archive of previous years' results for the DEEWR Monthly Leading Indicator of Employment are available on the Workplace website.

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New Disability Employment Services commence

The Minister for Employment Participation, Mark Arbib, has announced the commencement of the Australian Government’s new Disability Employment Services.

Fresh ideas for work and family

Funding grants now available to help small business

From 25 February 2010, eligible small businesses with less than 15 employees can apply for Australian Government grants of up to $15,000 to put in place family-friendly arrangements in their workplaces.

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New Employment Services

From 1 July 2009, the Australian Government has introduced a new approach to employment services - Job Services Australia.

 

Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care

The Office is responsible for delivering on the Australian Government's commitment to provide a nationally-consistent system of quality, accessible and affordable early childhood education and child care for all Australian families.

 

Digital Education Revolution

The Digital Education Revolution, a major part of the Australian Government's Education Revolution, is a vital step in creating a world-class education system for Australia. 

Australia's New Workplace Relations System

The Australian Government has introduced the Fair Work Bill 2008, which, once passed, will put in place Australia's New Workplace Relations System. 

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Building the Education Revolution

Building the Education Revolution (BER) is a key element of the Australian Government’s Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan and will provide infrastructure funding so each of Australia’s 9540 schools can meet the needs of 21st century students and teachers.

 

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