New data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching

New data shows another big jump in the number of people studying to become a school teacher. Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 31 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Expanding access to early education in Tasmania

The Albanese and Rockliff Governments have reached a historic agreement for $25.5 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund and $5 million from the Tasmanian Government to…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 30 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Jo Palmer MLC

New Suburban University Study Hub site opens in Inala

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has opened today in Inala, bringing university closer for students in south-west Brisbane.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Milton Dick MP

Press conference - Elizabeth, South Australia

SUBJECTS: Opening of Playford Study Hub; social media delay; heat rules for classrooms; flag burning; cost-of-living relief

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Mr Matt Burnell MP
  • Mayor Glenn Docherty

Transcript - Sunrise with Natalie Barr

SUBJECTS: Flag burning; sunscreen in schools; national anthem in schools

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Today with Karl Stefanovic & Sarah Abo

SUBJECTS: Australia Day, flag burning, national anthem in schools, sunscreen in schools, heatwave and return to school

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Playford

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has officially opened today in Playford, bringing university closer for students in northern Adelaide. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Mr Matt Burnell MP

School's back

From today, students and teachers across Australia are heading back to school as major school reforms roll out and extra funding flows to public schools. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
Read more: School's back

2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann

Congratulations to Nedd Brockmann from New South Wales for being named the national 2026 Young Australian of the Year.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 January 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Backing research for real-world challenges

Cancer treatment that directly targets cancer cells, stronger drones to help fight bushfires and universal EV chargers were among 174 research projects announced under round two of Australia…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 23 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Protecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers

The Australian Government will ban the payment of commissions to education agents for international student transfers.  

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Julian Hill MP

More support to services under Community Child Care Fund

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can now apply for funding to help services stay open in communities experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 January 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

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