Australian National Training Authority Act 1992

What this Act does

This legislation creates the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) — a national body that acts as a "banker" and coordinator for vocational education and training (VET) funding between the Commonwealth and the States.

Key points

• The Authority: A corporate body (it can own property, be sued, and has a seal) run by a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, and five other members appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of State and Commonwealth ministers.
• The Ministerial Council: The real decision-making power sits with a council made up of the relevant training ministers from each State, Territory, and the Commonwealth. The Authority assists this Council.
• Money flow: The Commonwealth pays money into the Authority. The Authority then allocates these funds to States and Territories according to "national allocation principles" agreed by the Council. States must submit an annual VET plan to get the money.
• National programs: The Authority also runs specific national training programs and projects decided by the Council.
• Reporting: States must audit how they spend the money and report back. The Authority publishes an annual national report tabled in Parliament.

Who it affects

• — they receive the funding and must meet conditions.