Australian National Training Authority
ANTA
1992 – 1 July 2005
Statutory authority that managed the national vocational education and training system in partnership with the states and territories, administering Commonwealth VET funding and national training policy.
How it came into existence
Established by the Australian National Training Authority Act 1992 following a 1992 Commonwealth–state agreement on a national vocational education and training system, taking over the Commonwealth's role in funding technical and further education from the Department of Employment, Education and Training. It reached full operations in 1994.
- Commonwealth funding of technical and further education
Legislation: Australian National Training Authority Act 1992
Changes during its life
- 1994Began full operations under the ANTA Agreement with the states and territories.
How it ended
Abolished on 1 July 2005, with its functions transferred to the Department of Education, Science and Training.
- National vocational education and training system administration
Main functions
- Administration of Commonwealth VET funding to the states and territories
- National strategy and planning for vocational education and training
- Development of training packages and the national training framework
- Promotion of apprenticeships and industry training
- Support for the ministerial council on vocational education and training
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Education, Science and Training.
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Sources
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