Only Tasmanian Labor will rebuild and revitalise TAFE from the ground up.
Shadow Minister for TAFE, University and Skills Michelle O'Byrne said Labor will make TAFE free in areas of skill shortages, supporting 20,000 Tasmanians to get a foot in the door to a good job.
"Labor has a plan to rebuild TAFE from the ground up," Ms O'Byrne said.
"Over four years we will invest $22.5 million to grow the TAFE teaching workforce by nearly 20 per-cent, along with investing a further $40 million to help provide free training in areas of critical skills shortages.
"Our plan will enhance regional delivery, ensuring Tasmanians in regional areas have better access to training and qualifications.
"It includes eighty scholarships for people from industry to become qualified TAFE teachers as well as funding to support twenty current TAFE teachers each year to spend time back in the industry to keep their skills up to date and relevant."
Ms O'Byrne said Peter Gutwein and the Liberal Party have a clear agenda to privatise TAFE.
"For seven years, the Liberals have undermined and underinvested in TAFE and now Peter Gutwein is privatising it.
"Peter Gutwein cannot be believed, his plan will privatise TAFE and force it to make a profit, which will then drive up course fees.
"Tasmania needs a clear plan to help get people into work and address skill shortages.
"Only Labor is working for Tasmanians to ensure meaningful access to skills and training.
"Only a majority Labor Government will stop the privatisation of TAFE."
Michelle O'Byrne MP
Shadow Minister for TAFE, University and Skills
