Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

TAFE colleges and the vocational education sector generally do fall primarily under the purview of state and territory governments, but federal governments in recent years have taken increasing additional responsibility. This is another example of the federal government taking on additional responsibility. Senator Cash is working very hard with state and territory governments on a broader reform package which will be announced in due course.