The Hon Andrew Gee MP

The Hon Andrew Gee MP

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New round of Commonwealth Scholarships now open for young Australians

Young Australians and veterans can now apply for scholarships of up to $13,000 to cover the costs of an eligible vocational education and training (VET) qualification and internship.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 January 2022

Ministers:

  • The Hon Stuart Robert MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP
  • Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie
  • The Hon Luke Howarth MP

More tertiary education opportunities for students in Wangaratta

The Morrison Government will provide funding to help establish the Country Universities Centre (CUC) Ovens Murray, creating more opportunities for local students to pursue tertiary education studies…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 June 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP
  • Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie

Three scholarships on offer to benefit country students

Three different scholarships are available to support country students to take up higher education, including with a regional higher education provider.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 11 June 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

Copper Coast celebrates official opening

The Copper Coast Council University Centre at Kadina officially opened today, providing opportunities for more students from the region to access tertiary education and training.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 8 June 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP
  • Mr Rowan Ramsey MP

More tertiary opportunities for regional students in Maranoa

Maranoa Country Universities Centre (CUC) officially opened its doors today, providing more opportunities for local students to access tertiary education and training closer to home.  

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 8 June 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Michael McCormack MP
  • The Hon David Littleproud MP
  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

More support for students to study in regional Australia

More students will be encouraged to study in regional Australia, with the third round of the Morrison Government’s popular Destination Australia scholarship program officially open.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 April 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

Enhancing research collaborations in regional areas

Students, universities, businesses, and communities in regional Australia will all benefit from a boost in research capability through the opening of the Morrison Government’s Regional Research…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 7 April 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

$5,000 support for outer regional school leavers

Outer regional and remote students who need to relocate to study can still apply for a $5,000 support payment under the Morrison-McCormack Government’s Tertiary Access Payment (TAP).

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 1 April 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

More support for rural and regional students

Students from regional and remote communities can now apply for scholarships worth up to $18,000 to help meet the cost of university

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 1 March 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

Rebate boost to increase civics and citizenship education

The Morrison-McCormack Government has increased the rebate for school students traveling to Canberra this year as part of their civics and citizenship education.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 February 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Alan Tudge MP
  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP
  • Senator the Hon Zed Seselja

Welcome back school students!

Minister for Decentralisation and Regional Education Andrew Gee has welcomed country school students back to the classroom for 2021 and wished them well for

Release type: Media Release

Date: 29 January 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP

Child care grants to support improved early learning

Competitive grants are now available to support approved child care services in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, regional and remote locations, and services that support vulnerable children.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 13 January 2021

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Gee MP