Industry and TAFE harmed by VET reforms

Ai Group’s Innes Willox says taxpayer-funded VET courses cater more for student whims than industry needs

Many groups have voiced concerns about the continuing VET controversies in Victoria, including educators, students and local communities, but national industry leaders have been largely mute to date. That has changed now, with a peak industry body, the high-profile Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), highlighting fundamental flaws in the Victorian reforms and asserting the value of the public provider, TAFE.