The South Australian Government has introduced legislation before the State Parliament that will see TAFE SA established as a single statutory authority.

 

State Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister, Tom Kenyon, said the legislation will aim to modernise governance arrangements, thereby allowing TAFE SA to operate in a more commercial and competitive environment.

 

“TAFE SA will become even more responsive to market needs by providing greater commercial autonomy and accountability through a Board of Directors, as well as flexibility and independence from government processes,” Mr Kenyon said.

 

The Skills for All legislation also establishes a clear separation between TAFE SA and the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology.

 

This will allow the department to focus on driving the Skills for All reforms and make independent decisions regarding the allocation of training funds,” Mr Kenyon said.

 

The introduction of the Bill comes after COAG agreed to a $1.75 billion investment package in skills throughout the country.