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State Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 30, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has lobbied both Agriculture Minister John McVeigh and Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek over the future of the local TAFE campus in Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

Rumours were being spread on Facebook yesterday that the axe was about to fall on the local Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE campus in Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

However last night’s announcement about closures did not mention either Kingaroy or the Nurunderi campus at Cherbourg which means it will be business as usual in 2013.<\/p>\n

Earlier Mrs Frecklington told southburnett.com.au<\/strong> the State Government was considering recommendations made by an independent taskforce.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, you can be assured I have always promoted the strengths and advantages of our local SQIT campus as I believe it is an excellent facility which offers so much to our community,” she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have lobbied both the Agriculture Minister and Education Minister in regards to the advantages of the SQIT campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

The State Government announced last night that a total of 25 TAFE properties across Queensland would be either progressed for sale, occupancy arrangements finalised or transferred.<\/p>\n

Five of these campuses are currently on the market; three are not being used by students and are no longer fit for purpose; five are vacant holdings and 12 will be transferred to the Central Queensland University.<\/p>\n

Five campuses currently on the market will remain for sale: Chelmer, Garbutt (under contract), Townsville City, Ipswich City and Bolsover Street (Rockhampton).<\/p>\n

Three campuses not being used by students will be sold including Cordelia Street (South Brisbane), Mareeba Farm and Springwood.<\/p>\n

Five vacant campuses, including two parcels of vacant land, will also be progressed for sale: North Lakes (vacant land), Cleveland (vacant land), Manning Street, Bundaberg Marine and Windsor Road, Nambour.<\/p>\n

A further 12 campuses will be transferred as part of the merger of Central Queensland Institute of TAFE and Central Queensland University, subject to final approval of the merger: Biloela, Canning St (Rockhampton), Clermont, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay City, Yeppoon, Barcaldine, Blackwater, Boyne Island, Moranbah, Ooralea (Mackay Trade Training Centre).<\/p>\n

All other operating TAFE Queensland campuses will be open for business in 2013.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A spokesperson for Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said a decision on any other closures or changes would be made by the end of next year but would not occur without a lot of consultations with the affected communities.<\/p>\n

Mr Langbroek said the Taskforce Report highlighted systemic problems in TAFE and “the need for urgent action to ensure this vital public provider thrives in the future”.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to increase participation in training in order to boost Queensland\u2019s productivity and stimulate economic growth,\u201d Mr Langbroek said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis can\u2019t be achieved unless we modernise TAFE facilities and free up institutions to offer more flexible learning by overhauling industrial arrangements.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Langbroek said the government agreed with the Taskforce\u2019s recommendation that TAFE buildings could not continue to be utilised only 40 per cent of the time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is why the government\u2019s response proposes the sale of 13 empty premises that are currently stripping money from viable campuses and their students,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also undertake to look at the viability of all campuses because we would prefer students to learn in state-of-the-art facilities than ageing, crumbling relics.\u201d<\/p>\n

The State Government will release a five-year detailed implementation plan for skills and training in the first half of 2013.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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