QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator DOLEGA (Tasmania) (15:12): My question is to the minister representing the minister for Skills and Training, Senator Watt. The Albanese Labor government's signature free TAFE program is opening up pathways for hundreds of thousands of people to get qualified in jobs that communities rely on each day. Jobs like being a chippie, a sparkie, an enrolled nurse or a childhood educator rely on the skills and training that TAFE provides.

Can the minister update the Senate on the progress of free TAFE enrolments and what impact this is having on the economy?