59222 (2025). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Vocational Education

Written Question

Published date: 21 Jan 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	59222 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Shanan Halbert
Portfolio:	Minister for Vocational Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	14 Jan 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_59222_2025
Document guid:	5664f99f-f41f-46bb-8fc4-2f9420df395b

59222 (2025). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Vocational Education: What are the forecast estimates for polytechnic enrolments in 2026, broken down by institution and Equivalent Full Time Students (EFTS)?

Hon Penny Simmonds: The Ministry of Education forecasts demand for the polytechnic sector as a whole. Institution specific forecasts are made by each institution and are considered commercially sensitive and will not be released.