The Minister for Skills must each year publish a list of TAFE courses that eligible students can take free of tuition fees. The specific courses and eligibility criteria are determined annually by the Minister, not fixed by the legislation.

From 2028, at least 70% of government training and skills funding paid to all registered training organisations must go to TAFE institutes and dual sector universities rather than to private training providers. Compliance is measured as a 3-year rolling average.

Neither the free TAFE course commitment nor the 70% funding floor creates a legal right that individuals can sue to enforce in court.

TAFE institutes must prepare annual strategic responses to the Minister's TAFE network statement of priorities and report progress to the Minister every 6 months.

The Minister can appoint a representative to sit in on the board meetings of any TAFE institute to observe, report back to the Minister, and provide strategic advice.

Maximum TAFE institute board size is reduced from 15 to 12 directors.

Dual sector universities such as RMIT, Victoria University, Swinburne and Federation University can formally join the TAFE network by Ministerial Order, taking on TAFE strategic planning and governance obligations.