Luke Gosling (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

A strong vocational education and training sector is critical to ensuring Territorians get a secure, well-paid job. The Albanese Labor government is investing in the skills that the Territory needs by making fee-free TAFE permanent for young Territorians, helping relieving cost-of-living pressures and building Australia's future.

Last month, my colleague the Minister for Skills and Training saw firsthand how fee-free TAFE is benefiting young Territorians in Darwin. We visited the Renewable Energy Microgrid Hub for Applied Research and Training, otherwise known as REMHART, at CDU East Arm. This is an innovation hub for renewable energy systems. Training and developing a Territory workforce that is equipped with practical skills is essential for a net zero transformation. I acknowledge the work of Professor Suresh Thennadil and his team at REMHART. We plan to further develop a renewable energy centre of excellence at CDU that brings together CDU, industry and unions in a powerful collaboration to drive skilled jobs across the Territory.

There will be a choice next year. There will be no fee-free TAFE under the Liberals; only Labor will keep fee-free TAFE.

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