Season 5 · Episode 22
At the Brink: Why Private RTOs Can't Afford Another Year of Funding Cuts
Angela takes you inside a growing crisis in Australia's vocational education sector. Private RTOs—who deliver over 70% of the nation's training—are being hit with devastating funding cuts, unfunded compliance reforms, and a wave of closures.
16 June 202525 min
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Show Notes
- Why private RTOs are closing their doors in record numbers
- The true cost of excluding independent providers from policy reform
- How you can join the campaign to #SavePrivateRTOs
- Behind-the-scenes of the 2025 Standards overhaul—and what it means for your RTO
- What we're demanding from government—and how you can help us get heard
Key Takeaways
- Private RTOs deliver over 70% of the nation's training
- Unfunded compliance reforms are driving quality providers out
- The Fee-Free TAFE agenda is affecting private provider viability
- Industry advocacy is essential—sign the petition and share the open letter
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