Mark Boothman MP Blog - 2026 - Schools

Anthony Albanese promised Fee-Free TAFE was here to stay, but the Albanese Labor Government’s cuts to Fee-Free TAFE will leave Queensland $208 million worse off. Queensland needs more tradies, more skilled workers and more training opportunities – not funding cuts to Fee-Free TAFE.

Thank you for the invitation to join students and assist with this morning's breakfast.

It was a pleasure to donate a new fridge to support the school with delivering this program.

Helensvale State High School is celebrating all the wonderful mums in our community at their Mother’s Day lunch. Recognising and thanking all the mums, grandmothers and mother figures who do so much for their families, our schools and our community.

Meet Dan Murtas, the new Executive Principal of Upper Coomera State College

Dan brings great enthusiasm and a clear vision for the future, with exciting plans already underway including the upcoming oval redevelopment and a brand-new specialised STEM Centre.

Great to welcome students from Helensvale State High School to Queensland Parliament. The group asked lots questions about how Parliament works and the role of the Chief Government Whip.