About The Campaign
Since 2020, the Rebuild with TAFE campaign has helped deliver Free TAFE, new legislation and the $12.6 billion National Skills Agreement. Now it’s time to finish the job.
Where It Started
The Rebuild with TAFE campaign was launched by the Australian Education Union in February 2020, with a clear message: if governments are serious about skills, jobs and economic growth, they must invest in TAFE.
What We've Achieved
Since 2020, the campaign has helped deliver landmark reforms:
- Free TAFE introduced in 2023, opening vocational education to hundreds of thousands of Australians
- Free TAFE enshrined in legislation in 2024, securing it as an ongoing commitment
- The $12.6 billion National Skills Agreement, recognising TAFE as central to Australia’s skills future
These are significant wins. Now it’s time to complete the rebuild.
The 2025 State of Our TAFE Survey
The most comprehensive survey of TAFE workers ever undertaken in Australia. 1,696 responses from every state and territory. The findings have shaped the campaign’s focus on three achievable investment priorities: workforce renewal, student support and campus infrastructure.
Who We Are
The AEU is Australia's largest education union, representing more than 200,000 teachers, principals, support staff and education workers. The Rebuild with TAFE campaign is an initiative of AEU Federal, supported by state and territory branches.
Timeline
Rebuild with TAFE campaign launched at Parliament House, Canberra.
Federal election: TAFE funding becomes an election issue.
Free TAFE introduced by the Albanese Government.
Free TAFE enshrined in legislation; National Skills Agreement signed
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