Technical and Further Education Commission
TAFEC
1975 – 22 June 1977
Statutory commission that advised the Commonwealth on technical and further education and recommended Commonwealth grants to the states for TAFE.
How it came into existence
Established in 1975 under the Technical and Further Education Commission Act 1975, following the 1974 report of the Australian Committee on Technical and Further Education (Kangan Committee), which led to regular Commonwealth funding of TAFE.
Legislation: Technical and Further Education Commission Act 1975
How it ended
Merged into the Tertiary Education Commission on 22 June 1977, continuing as its Technical and Further Education Council.
- Advice on TAFE funding (TAFE Council)
Main functions
- Advice on the development of technical and further education
- Recommendations on Commonwealth recurrent and capital grants for TAFE
- Planning of TAFE in cooperation with state authorities
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Education.
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Sources
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