New Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island

A new Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) officially opened today on Norfolk Island, bringing university closer for local residents.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • David Smith MP

More than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent

We promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP

Supporting early childhood education in Alice Springs

A new community-led early childhood education and care service has opened in Alice Springs creating more opportunities and greater access to quality early education for local First Nations…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy
  • Marion Scrymgour MP

Funding agreement reached on preschools

The Albanese Labor Government has struck a preschool funding agreement with the States and Territories, providing funding certainty to the end of 2027.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 9 December 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Third meeting of Australia-India Education and Skills Council

The third meeting of the Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) will meet in Delhi today (8 December). 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 8 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press conference - India

Australia-India Education and Skill Council

Release type: Transcript

Date: 8 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Julian Hill MP

New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Liverpool

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) is launching in Liverpool, bringing university closer for students in Western Sydney. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 4 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Ding Ding

That’s the sound of millions of text messages ringing out across the country and billions of dollars in debt coming off the backs of young Australians.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP
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Press conference - Sorell, Tasmania

SUBJECTS: Opening of Sorell Study Hub, expanding access to university, regional services.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 2 December 2025

Ministers:

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

Opinion piece - The pay rise that's helping educators stay in the jobs they love

This week delivers a big win for the predominantly female workforce in early education and care.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 2 December 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

New suburban university study hub opens in Sorell

A new Suburban University Study Hub has officially opened today in Sorell, bringing university closer for students in south-east Tasmania.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 2 December 2025

Ministers:

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

Interview - ABC News

SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators; Independent review of the National Quality Framework; Productivity Commission recommendations; 3 Day Guarantee; Building Early Education…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 1 December 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

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