Publications

TDA takes every opportunity to respond to global and national trends affecting the delivery of vocational education and training. TDA position papers aim to influence and shape government policy and initiatives.

See below for a listing of position papers prepared by TDA.

2010
A Blueprint for Australia's Tertiary Education Sector	PDF
Joint TAFE Directors Australia/Universities Australia statement on Tertiary Education	PDF
Global Themes in VET: Observations from TAFE Directors Australia delegation to England and Scotland 2009	PDF
2009
Skills for Australia's Emergence in a Global Financial Crisis Occasional Paper Q4 2009	PDF
Indigenous Case Studies Occasional Paper Q1 2009	PDF
2008
TAFE meets Parliament Skills Innovation 2020 Occasional Paper Q4 2008	PDF
Global Themes in VET - Observations from TDA Delegation to USA and Canada Occasional Paper Q3 2008	PDF
Key Issues and Future Directions in Vocational Skills for Youth Occasional Paper Q2 2008	PDF
2007
October 2007, TDA Election Manifesto	PDF
June 2007, Self Assessment Guide to the National Code 2007	PDF
March 2007, Investing in Productivity: Engaging TAFE to Accelerate Workforce Development and Job Participation	PDF
2004
August 2004, Investing in Australia's Future: Essential Strategies to Meet the Skills Challenge	PDF
August 2004, Funding for TAFE	PDF
August 2004, A National Youth Strategy	PDF
August 2004, The Role of TAFE in Regional & Remote Australia	PDF
August 2004, A National Strategy for Meeting Australia's Skills	PDF
2003
September 2003, International Education: A TDA Position Paper	PDF

If you have any difficulties accessing any of TDA's position papers, please email memberservices@tda.edu.au.