More funding to support early learning where it's needed
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $106.9 million to support 386 early childhood education and care services across Australia.
ARC 25 year anniversary address, Shine Dome, Canberra
Can I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we’re meeting on today.
Early Childhood Australia's Early Learning Matters Week wrap-up event, Parliament House, Canberra
I begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather.
Australian Education Awards 2026 Opening Address
I feel like I've got the best job in the world, but you've got the most important.And that's why I did this.
Interview - ABC Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Gambling reform; Screen limit in schools; NAPLAN writing test
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026 Second Reading Speech
Early childhood education and care workers do one of the most important jobs in this country, you wouldn’t know it from what they have historically been paid.
Legislation introduced to lock in 15% pay rise for early educators
The Albanese Labor Government will today introduce legislation to lock in our 15 per cent pay rise for early educators, while strengthening safety requirements for services.
Interview - Weekend Sunrise
SUBJECTS: Anti-bullying campaign; teacher training; investment in wellbeing in schools.
Interview - Weekend Today
SUBJECTS: Migration; Property prices; National anti-bullying awareness campaign.
Bullying is harder to spot than you think: New national campaign to stop school bullying
The Australian Government has launched a powerful new national awareness campaign and targeted resources backed with a $10 million investment, including $5 million for a national advertising…
Press conference - Canberra
SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay rise for early educators; Australian-Japanese relationship; One Nation.
Inaugural JJ Brown Oration - Vikings Club, Dundas
Parramatta has always been a pretty extraordinary place. And I am not just saying that because I bleed blue and gold.