TAFE policies and submissions
The AEU is the voice of public education in Victoria; it sends submissions on behalf of members to government and parliamentary inquiries, reviews and consultation. This page contains AEU policies and submissions relating to TAFE.
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State Budget Submission 2013
May 2013: The AEU's annual budget submission condemns the State Government for falling short of its primary obligation to adequately fund public education and urges it to reverse its cuts to schools and TAFE and invest in preschool education to fulfill its commitment to the national early childhood agenda. » more...
May 2013: The AEU's annual budget submission condemns the State Government for falling short of its primary obligation to adequately fund public education and urges it to reverse its cuts to schools and TAFE and invest in preschool education to fulfill its commitment to the national early childhood agenda. » more...
Funding Cuts to TAFE
Branch conference resolution, August 2012: The AEU calls for the reversal of May's budget cuts to TAFE and the abolition of current funding policies.
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Branch conference resolution, August 2012: The AEU calls for the reversal of May's budget cuts to TAFE and the abolition of current funding policies.
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State Budget Submission 2012
Submission, March 2012: The AEU's submission to the State Government calls for investment in education as the means of reviving Victoria's flagging economy. » more...
Submission, March 2012: The AEU's submission to the State Government calls for investment in education as the means of reviving Victoria's flagging economy. » more...
Victoria's Tertiary Education System: Consequences for TAFE of Government's "Skills Reforms" (full report)
Briefing paper, February 2012: A detailed, up-to-date explanation of the ongoing effects of the government's "Skills Reform" agenda on Victoria's TAFE system. » more...
Briefing paper, February 2012: A detailed, up-to-date explanation of the ongoing effects of the government's "Skills Reform" agenda on Victoria's TAFE system. » more...
Victoria's Tertiary Education System: Consequences for TAFE of Government's "Skills Reforms" (condensed version)
Briefing paper, February 2012 (condensed): A summary of the above report, explaining the effects of the government's "Skills Reforms" agenda on Victoria's TAFE system. » more...
Briefing paper, February 2012 (condensed): A summary of the above report, explaining the effects of the government's "Skills Reforms" agenda on Victoria's TAFE system. » more...
VCEC draft report: Securing Victoria's Future Prosperity
Submission, December 2011: The Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission recognises the lack of an overarching government strategy for improving the public education system. It needs to remember that real expertise lies in the profession, not with economists. » more...
Submission, December 2011: The Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission recognises the lack of an overarching government strategy for improving the public education system. It needs to remember that real expertise lies in the profession, not with economists. » more...
Review of Skills Reform Agenda
Policy, August 2011: The Victorian TAFE system has been damaged by the previous government's skills reforms, and the life chances of thousands of Victorians placed at risk. The AEU calls on the State Government to conduct an immediate review of the changes. » more...
Policy, August 2011: The Victorian TAFE system has been damaged by the previous government's skills reforms, and the life chances of thousands of Victorians placed at risk. The AEU calls on the State Government to conduct an immediate review of the changes. » more...
VET Fees and Funding Review submission, 2011
Submission, June 2011: The AEU's submission to the Vocational Education and Training Fees and Funding Review. (PDF) » more...
Submission, June 2011: The AEU's submission to the Vocational Education and Training Fees and Funding Review. (PDF) » more...
State budget submission, 2011
Submission, December 2010: The AEU's submission to the first Baillieu Government state budget. (PDF) » more...
Submission, December 2010: The AEU's submission to the first Baillieu Government state budget. (PDF) » more...
Youth Transitions Discussion Paper
Submission, August 2010: This is the AEU’s response to a Victorian Education Department discussion paper on youth transition systems. » more...
Submission, August 2010: This is the AEU’s response to a Victorian Education Department discussion paper on youth transition systems. » more...
Education for Everyone's Needs
Policy, June 2010: Public education must be the first priority of any Victorian Government. Ahead of the state election, the AEU says a new decade must be met by new commitment and new investment. To order a copy of this booklet, call 03 9417 2822.
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Policy, June 2010: Public education must be the first priority of any Victorian Government. Ahead of the state election, the AEU says a new decade must be met by new commitment and new investment. To order a copy of this booklet, call 03 9417 2822.
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Victorian Skills Reforms Review submission
Submission, May 2010: Fee rises should be rolled back, concessionary fees reintroduced and funding for private providers linked to standards to reverse the damaging effects of the Brumby Government's Skills Reforms. » more...
Submission, May 2010: Fee rises should be rolled back, concessionary fees reintroduced and funding for private providers linked to standards to reverse the damaging effects of the Brumby Government's Skills Reforms. » more...
State budget submission, 2010
Submission, March 2010: The AEU's submission to the Brumby Government's budget for 2010-11 calls for investment in social equity measures, and the time and resources to support staff in implementing government policies and initiatives. (PDF) » more...
Submission, March 2010: The AEU's submission to the Brumby Government's budget for 2010-11 calls for investment in social equity measures, and the time and resources to support staff in implementing government policies and initiatives. (PDF) » more...
State budget submission, 2009
Submission, April 2009: The AEU's submission to the Brumby Government's budget for 2009–10 calls for greater support for literacy education, particularly for disadvantaged students. (PDF) » more...
Submission, April 2009: The AEU's submission to the Brumby Government's budget for 2009–10 calls for greater support for literacy education, particularly for disadvantaged students. (PDF) » more...
Victorian Government Skills Reforms
Submission, June 2008: This submission sets out the AEU's deep concerns about the Victorian Government's proposals to increase VET fees and open up the training and skills sector to greater competition. » more...
Submission, June 2008: This submission sets out the AEU's deep concerns about the Victorian Government's proposals to increase VET fees and open up the training and skills sector to greater competition. » more...
Student participation in higher education
Submission, April 2008: This paper, in response to a Victorian parliamentary committee inquiry, analyses the geographical differences in participation rates among Victorian students. (PDF) » more...
Submission, April 2008: This paper, in response to a Victorian parliamentary committee inquiry, analyses the geographical differences in participation rates among Victorian students. (PDF) » more...
State budget submission, 2008
Submission, April 2008: The Victorian Government needs to plan not just for the coming year but for the coming decade. (PDF) » more...
Submission, April 2008: The Victorian Government needs to plan not just for the coming year but for the coming decade. (PDF) » more...
Victorian Institute of Teaching review
Submission, September 2007: The AEU supports the principle of teacher registration and argues for it to be extended to preschools and TAFE. but believes the VIT is too bureaucratic and has failed as a public advocate of teaching. (PDF) » more...
Submission, September 2007: The AEU supports the principle of teacher registration and argues for it to be extended to preschools and TAFE. but believes the VIT is too bureaucratic and has failed as a public advocate of teaching. (PDF) » more...
Occupational health, safety, compensation and rehabilitation policy
Policy, August 2007: All education workers are entitled to the highest level of safety possible, full compensation, and effective rehabilitation and return to work processes when work-related illness and injuries occur. » more...
Policy, August 2007: All education workers are entitled to the highest level of safety possible, full compensation, and effective rehabilitation and return to work processes when work-related illness and injuries occur. » more...
Professional learning for teachers
Submission, July 2007: This response to a Victorian Parliamentary education and training committee inquiry states the case for professional learning as central to the process of teaching and learning. (PDF) » more...
Submission, July 2007: This response to a Victorian Parliamentary education and training committee inquiry states the case for professional learning as central to the process of teaching and learning. (PDF) » more...
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Intersex People 2006
Policy, January 2006: This federal policy says discrimination of GLBTI members is an infringement of their rights, and urges branches to adopt strategies to counter this. (PDF) » more...
Policy, January 2006: This federal policy says discrimination of GLBTI members is an infringement of their rights, and urges branches to adopt strategies to counter this. (PDF) » more...
Vocational Education and Training
Submission, October 2005: The AEU submitted this response to the State Government inquiry into the future of VET in Victoria. (PDF) » more...
Submission, October 2005: The AEU submitted this response to the State Government inquiry into the future of VET in Victoria. (PDF) » more...
Review of education and training legislation
Submission, May 2005: This paper was submitted in response to the Victorian Government-commissioned discussion paper for a review of legislation. (PDF) » more...
Submission, May 2005: This paper was submitted in response to the Victorian Government-commissioned discussion paper for a review of legislation. (PDF) » more...
