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

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

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