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.
Mark Rose AM appointed ATEC First Nations Commissioner
Professor Mark Rose AM has been appointed First Nations Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC).
Enforcement action in child care sector doubles, lifts standards
Regulators are taking record action to lift safety and quality standards in early education and care.
NAPLAN results show real improvement in numeracy, but more work to do
The 2026 NAPLAN results released today show improvement in numeracy but there is more work to do.The reading results show why the reforms we are now rolling out are so important.
Press Conference - Sydney
SUBJECTS: 2026 NAPLAN results; Tax reform; Migration.
Sod turn for Central Queensland University Cairns CBD Campus
The new Central Queensland (CQ) University Cairns CBD campus is another step closer to reality, with representatives from the Australian Government and the university gathering today for a…