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

Respect at uni: Study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people final report

The Australian Human Rights Commission has today released the final report of its national study into Antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people in the…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 17 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - ABC Breakfast with Melissa Clarke

SUBJECTS: Uni offers up; Jobs-ready Graduates; Childcare

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press conference - Western Sydney University, Bankstown

SUBJECTS: University offers up; University and TAFE pathways; Childcare.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Increased university offers, Angus Taylor cuts.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

More Australians to start uni in 2026

More Australians will start a university degree this year than ever before. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 16 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Arrival of students brings ECU City to life

The doors have opened to Edith Cowan University's (ECU) new City campus, marking an historic milestone for Perth's first comprehensive inner-city university and a new era in education.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 13 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Roger Cook MLA
  • The Hon Catherine King MP
  • The Hon Rita Saffioti MLA
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon John Carey MLA
  • The Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA
  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

More child care services meeting quality standards

New data shows more services are meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS).

Release type: Media Release

Date: 13 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Whitlam, ACT

SUBJECTS: New early learning centre at Whitlam School; Building Early Education Fund; Child safety in early learning; Productivity Commission Report on Government Services; Molonglo Valley…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 11 February 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

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