Jobs and Skills Roundtable
with Minister Andrew Giles
Join Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training, for a Jobs and Skills Roundtable to discuss local workforce opportunities, skills shortages, and pathways to secure, well-paid jobs.
This roundtable offers local businesses, employers, and industry leaders the chance to engage directly with Minister Giles and share insights on the challenges and opportunities in the jobs and skills sector.
We’ll discuss key initiatives from the Albanese Government that are shaping Australia’s workforce future, including:
- Permanent Fee-Free TAFE: Ensuring thousands of Australians gain access to high-quality vocational education and skills training at no cost.
- Investments to address critical skills shortages and support industries vital to Australia’s economic growth.
- Programs to deliver a stronger, more resilient workforce that meets the needs of both employers and workers.
| Time | Schedule Details |
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9.00am – 9.15am |
Minister arrives to be met by Jerome Laxale MP and Carson Gao |
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9.15am – 9.45am |
Meeting between Minister Giles, Jerome Laxale MP and CBA Representatives |
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9.45am – 10.00am |
Guests arrival and check in for Roundtable
Minister Giles and Jerome Laxale MP – 15 min break or mingling with guests as they arrive |
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10.00am – 10.15am |
Networking with Guests for 15 mins |
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10.15am – 10.20am |
Jerome Laxale MP – Introductory statement.
Welcoming Guests, explaining format of the roundtable, reiterating Chatham House rules and introducing Minister Giles |
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10.20am – 10.30am |
Minister Giles Statement |
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10.30 am – 11.00 am |
Questions from the floor |
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11.00 am – 11.15am |
Closing Statements from Jerome Laxale MP and Minister Giles.
Thank everyone for attendance |
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11.15am – 11.30am |
Time for final mingling, any one on one discussions that need to occur. |
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11.30am – 12.30pm |
Set aside as opportunity for social media photo’s and filming.
Potential: Candidate for Bradfield involved in this. |
Event Info
Location:
(Venue will be provided after registration)
Time:
22nd of January 2025
10am – 11.30am – Jobs and Skills Roundtable with Minister Andrew Giles