Education and Training Reference Group

The Education and Training Reference Group (Reference Group) was established as a working group by the Ministerial Advisory Board (Advisory Board) in August 2024.

The purpose of the Reference Group is to provide advice to the Advisory Board on matters relating to Tertiary Education and its intersection with the performance and function of Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA).

The Reference Group is Co-Chaired by 2 Advisory Board members and meets virtually, generally in the weeks leading up to an Advisory Board meeting.

The Reference Group is made up of the following organisations:

• Australian Council of Trade Unions
• Australian Education Union
• Community Colleges Australia
• Enterprise Registered Training Organisation Association
• Independent Education Union
• Independent Higher Education Australia
• Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia
• National Australian Apprenticeships Association
• National Union of Students
• Regional Universities Network
• TAFE Directors Australia
• The Group of Eight
• Universities Australia