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

Expanding access to early education in Whitlam

The Albanese and ACT Governments have reached a historic agreement delivering $10 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver more not-for-profit early learning at the…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • Ms Yvette Berry MLA

ATEC legislation passes House

Legislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) passed through the House of Representatives today.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 10 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Remembering Professor Emma Johnston AO University of Melbourne Commemoration

I suspect no one would have been more excited that this year’s Australian of the Year was an astronaut than Emma Johnston. 

Release type: Transcript

Date: 6 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

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

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