“Education and training is transformative to a person’s life – access to education and training therefore for students and workers to reskill or upskill in areas of emerging demand is really important and life-changing,” he said.
“We need to ensure people access training and education – a skilled and knowledgeable workforce leads to a more productive and efficient economy, putting downward pressure on the costs of goods and services,” Mr O’Connor answered. “The opposition opposed fee-free Tafe even though it helps students, helps businesses, and helps the economy.”
They did, decimated the Tafe system.
Well of course a Labor Minister is going to say this and that about the other party...