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Summary —
Placing students at the centre of skills training funding decisions is a key recommendation in the 2023 prebudget submission prepared by members of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia.
Key Issues —
To support the development of the 2023-24 Australian Government budget, the ITECA was asked to provide advice on spending priorities. Using ITECA’s existing policy advocacy priorities on skills funding, along with other members suggestions, a comprehensive submission has been presented to government.
Many of the recommendations are associated with the Australian Government’s investment in skills funding. ITECA’s aim is for the Australian Government to empower students with the decision to study with the provider of their choice, whether it be an independent RTO with a commitment to excellence or a public provider.
Government data referenced in ITECA’s submission shows that taxpayers receive the best outcomes when government’s back students to study with independent providers.
The recommendations made by ITECA present to the Australian Government a milestone opportunity to deliver long-term reform for the tertiary sector in a fiscally responsible manner.
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ITECA Recommendations
2023-24 Australian Government Budget
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◾..A skills funding agreement that backs student choice in training provider
◾..A skills funding agreement that is based upon student outcomes
◾..Expanding income contingent loans to a greater array of courses
◾..Providing students with a single source of advice on study options
◾..Recruitment, retention and support initiatives for apprentices and trainees
◾..A pan-tertiary education microcredentials framework
◾..Alignment of the skills training and higher education systems
◾..ASQA & TEQSA Regulatory convergence
◾..Creation of a tertiary education data standard
◾..A national tertiary education data reporting framework
◾..Removal of the student loan tax
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The submission was prepared with the great support of the ITECA Skills Training National Policy Committee and it can be downloaded via the link below.
ITECA’s submission also made a series of major recommendations to support students in the higher education and international education sectors..
“That the prebudget submission is so comprehensive was made possible thanks to the contribution of our members. It’s another great example of the member-driven policy leadership that ITECA is known for,” said Troy Williams, ITECA Chief Executive
The 2023 Australian Government budget will be of critical importance to the independent skills training sector. Government data referenced in the ITECA State Of The Sector Report shows that independent RTOs support more than 97% of the 4.3 million students in skills training, including more than half of all apprentices and trainees
Getting Involved —
ITECA’s reputation for member-driven policy leadership is made possible thanks to the contribution of members serving on the ITECA Skills Training National Policy Committee.
Further Information —
If you're an ITECA member and would like more information on this matter, the ITECA team would value the opportunity to talk to you. Simply send an email to vocational.education@iteca.edu.au or telephone 1300 421 017. Stay up to date via Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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