Kororoit electorate
Luba GRIGOROVITCH (Kororoit) (14:54): (1185) My question is to the Minister for Skills and TAFE in the other place. What impact has the Labor government’s free TAFE initiative had on young people in Kororoit, particularly in supporting access to training, skills development and meaningful employment opportunities? Free TAFE, as we know, continues to be a game changer for thousands of Victorians by removing financial barriers to education and opening up real career pathways. In Kororoit we have seen firsthand how this program is creating new opportunities for young people to get the skills that they need for jobs in high-demand industries. As our community looks ahead at the construction of the new TAFE campus in Melbourne’s west, there is a real sense of excitement. This project reflects the government’s strong commitment to delivering affordable, high-quality education close to home. The Melton local government area, as we know, is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the country. The new campus will not only help meet the increased demand for skilled workers but also strengthen our local economy by supporting key industries. By equipping young people with practical, future-focused skills, we are investing in long-term employment.