Labor finally recognises that TAFEs need funding too

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By Leith van Onselen

After vigorously defending its demand-driven university policy earlier this month, the Labor Party has finally acknowledged that Australia’s TAFEs have been left behind and also need funding. From The Guardian:

Labor will conduct a major review of tertiary education if elected and “wants prospective students to see Tafe and uni as equally attractive study options”.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.