Albanese Government introduces legislation to open the doors of opportunity by getting more Australians to uni

The Albanese Government introduced legislation today to help more Australians get to and get through uni.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 25 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 – Second Reading

Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 – Second Reading

Release type: Transcript

Date: 25 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Opening the Doors of Opportunity Bill; ASIO; House Prices; Foreign Fighter wives.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 25 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press Conference: Pay Rise for Early Childhood Educators

CASSANDRA FERNANDO, MEMBER FOR HOLT: It's great to be here at Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Hampton Park in the heart of my electorate.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay rise for early education and care workers; child care safety; One Nation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - ABC Melbourne Mornings

SUBJECTS: Pay rise for early childhood educators; Early learning educators and centres; One Nation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Interview - Today Show

SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay increase for early education and care workers; One Nation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - RN Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Pay rise for early childhood educators, Tim Wilson’s comments, Victorian state election.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Albanese Government locks in pay rise for early educators while limiting fees for families

Every day early educators help children learn, grow and get ready for school.It’s one of the most important jobs in the country and they should be paid fairly for that work.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Speech - opening of the La Trobe Health Clinic Building

I acknowledge the traditional owners. I acknowledge my dear friend Ben Carroll, the Deputy Premier. 

Release type: Speech

Date: 12 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New Regional University Study Hub opens in Kununurra

A new Study Hub in Kununurra will help more young people in Western Australia’s Kimberly region to access higher education without the need to leave the community.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Madeleine King MP

Southern Cross the latest university to offer quicker, cheaper degrees for TAFE students

Southern Cross is the latest university to offer quicker and cheaper degrees by offering up to a full year off a degree for TAFE students.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 9 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

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