❓ Dr. Walker questions the Minister for Skills and TAFE regarding Diploma of Nursing training in WA, referencing Queensland's increased offerings. The Minister responds that training places are demand-driven and fee-free.
AnsweredQoN 1266Legislative Council
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Health—Nurses—Training1266.Hon Dr Brian Walkerto theLeader of the House
representing the Minister for Skills and TAFE:I refer to the
recent announcement that the Queensland government will offer 2,000 additional
free Diploma of Nursing training places from 2026.(1) How many places are currently available for
diploma-level nursing courses here in Western Australia?(2) What is the average cost of a WA-based nursing
course for enrolled students?(3) Are there any plans to increase the provision
of course places? If so, can the minister share any details?
representing the Minister for Skills and TAFE:I refer to the
recent announcement that the Queensland government will offer 2,000 additional
free Diploma of Nursing training places from 2026.(1) How many places are currently available for
diploma-level nursing courses here in Western Australia?(2) What is the average cost of a WA-based nursing
course for enrolled students?(3) Are there any plans to increase the provision
of course places? If so, can the minister share any details?
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Answered
10 December 2025
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0 days
Hon Jackie Jarvis
replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I answer on behalf of the
Leader of the House. The following answer has been provided by the Minister for
Skills and TAFE.(1)–(3) Training places for the Diploma of
Nursing are demand driven. This course is fee free for students.
Health—Nurses—Training
replied:I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I answer on behalf of the
Leader of the House. The following answer has been provided by the Minister for
Skills and TAFE.(1)–(3) Training places for the Diploma of
Nursing are demand driven. This course is fee free for students.
Health—Nurses—Training
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