35849 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education

Written Question

Published date: 31 Jul 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35849 (2025)
Question asked:	21 Jul 2025
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Vocational Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	27 Jul 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35849_2025
Document guid:	b20a5895-4766-49b8-9e63-9769aa1f88df

35849 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education: When, if ever, will establishment advisory groups be appointed?

Hon Penny Simmonds: Establishment Advisory Groups (EAGs) for the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) are in the final stages of confirmation. Appointments to the ISB EAGs have been made. Appointments to the ITP EAGs are expected to be made shortly. The appointments will support the successful transition and full operational stand-up of these new entities by 1 January 2026.