8419 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Vocational Education

Written Question

Published date: 25 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8419 (2026)
Question asked:	11 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister for Vocational Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	19 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08419_2026
Document guid:	1486027b-b16d-49a2-8c53-de0d3600d50d

8419 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Vocational Education: Has Universal College of Learning (UCOL) reduced the number of first-year nursing training places offered for 2026 compared to 2025, if so, what is the reason for that reduction?

Hon Penny Simmonds: Universal College of Learning has confirmed that there has been no reduction in the number of first-year Nursing degree places for 2026 compared to 2025.