Deborah O'Neill (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, obviously the trade training centres, which you have addressed to some degree, are critical in the reformation of access to education that is really engaging and relevant for young people. It has been a privilege to have the trade training centre in our area begin to do that work of engaging young people, who are finding talents in areas that might not traditionally be found in a school context. Your visit to the Central Coast over the last week has been well received. We also have a wonderful performing arts centre that has been provided at Green Point Christian College. But as a member who lives in the city and nearby region to a city, I am very interested in how trade training centres are changing access to opportunities for people from regional areas. I would be interested to hear what you have to say.

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