Safety in early education and care update

A new national worker register and child safety training for early educators becomes mandatory across the country today.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Address to Universities Australia Gala Dinner

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we meet on tonight. The Ngunnawal people. And I pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Release type: Speech

Date: 26 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Delivering a new early learning and family centre in Derby

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments and the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC) are partnering to deliver a new Early Learning and Family Centre in Derby, Western Australia.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 24 February 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Sabine Winton MLA

Better Regulation Working Group established

The Australian Government has established the Better Regulation Working Group to streamline processes and improve efficiency in the higher education sector. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 24 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press conference - Early Learning Centre, Derby

SUBJECTS: Construction of new Early Learning and Family Centre in Derby, Working with Children Checks, temporary housing for teachers.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 23 February 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Sabine Winton MLA

Interview - ABC Melbourne Mornings

SUBJECTS: Building Early Education Fund; Opening of Early Learning Victoria centres; Safety in early education and care.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 February 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Press conference - Kings Park, Victoria

SUBJECTS: Opening of Early Learning Victoria centres; Best Start, Best Life reforms; Building Early Education Fund; Victorian school funding; Threats to politicians; Pauline Hanson’s remarks; Lakemba…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP

A new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School

Minister for Education, Jason Clare and the Member for Deakin, Matt Gregg today opened a new, purpose-built gymnasium at Croydon Primary School.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Mr Matt Gregg MP

Expanding access to early education in Victoria

The Albanese and Victorian Governments have reached a historic agreement for $170.1 million in joint funding to deliver more not-for-profit early learning services in Victoria’s outer suburbs and…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP

Community-run centre to open in Kowanyama

A community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 February 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • Matt Smith MP

New Regional University Study Hub opens in St Helens

A new Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) officially opened today in St Helens Tasmania, bringing university closer for local residents.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Rebecca White MP

Press conference - Brisbane

SUBJECTS: Respect at Uni report; Race discrimination at universities

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

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