The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (14:03): I seek leave to make a ministerial statement.
Leave granted.
The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER: In September, I presented to the house the reports of both the Strategic Capability Review and the Quality Review into TAFE SA and the government's plan for 'a fresh new start for TAFE SA'. At the same time, the state budget provided a $109 million rescue package to assist TAFE SA to transform and become the best that it can be: efficient, effective and industry responsive, renowned for the high quality of its training.
Mr COWDREY (Colton) (14:27): My question is to the Minister for Education. Can the minister update the house on the conduct of the first electronic SACE exam, and did any issues arise from that exam?
The State Government has today appointed Ms Jacqui McGill as chair of the TAFE SA Board, along with four new board directors, to revitalise the board, continue restoring the reputation of TAFE and ensure good governance of the public training provider.
In reply to Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:
The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (13:08): I seek leave to make a ministerial statement.
Leave granted.
In reply to Ms WORTLEY (Torrens) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:
In reply to Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education):
In reply to Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)
The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:
Mr McBRIDE (MacKillop) (14:32): My question is to the Minister for Education. Can the minister advise the house how the government's budget rescue package is supporting TAFE SA, and what are some of the challenges that the organisation has had to overcome?
Primary and secondary students from around South Australia have been recognised for their outstanding achievements during Children’s Week at the Minister for Education Award celebrations held at Athelstone School.
