Reference
Background
Entrenched allegations of exploitation and profiteering
Broader policy implications – higher education
The conduct of this inquiry
Acknowledgement

Vocational education and training in Australia
The recent introduction of government funding for private providers
Good intentions: how VET FEE-HELP was introduced and operated
Are we getting what we are paying for? The consequences of contestability and VET FEE-HELP on the Commonwealth budget

The sector's overall reputation
Volume of learning and assessment concerns
The worth of qualifications
Particular issues in the Early Childhood and Aged Care sectors

The regulatory framework
Recent reforms and the New Standards
The role of the Australian Skills Quality Authority
Need for greater clarity and consistency of standards
Changes to the operation of VET FEE-HELP
Ombudsman

Introduction
Government Response
Labor’s Failures in the VET sector
Coalition Government Reforms to strengthen VET and VET FEE-HELP
Student and Employer Choice in Training
Conclusion