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…
Albanese Government to fund 50 additional medical university places to boost GP workforce
The Albanese Government is providing 50 additional Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for medical students to help train the next generation of doctors.
Press conference - Central Queensland University new Cairns campus
SUBJECTS: Central Queensland University new Cairns campus.
Garma Speech: A Country of Contradictions
Before I got on the plane yesterday, I dropped my four year old at child care.I got down on my knees and told him I had to go away for a few days.
Press Conference - University of Tasmania, Rozelle Campus
SUBJECTS: Child care safety training; Paid Prac expansion for front line health students.
Closing the Gap Preschool enrolments target met
The Productivity Commission’s latest Annual Data Compilation Report (ADCR) marks an important achievement, with Closing the Gap Target 3 for preschool enrolments met…
Next stage of child safety training starts Friday
The next stage of child safety training for early educators kicks off Friday.
Opening the doors of opportunity - Address to ALP National Conference
On election night four years ago the Prime Minister talked about opening the doors of opportunity.
Expanding early learning and family services in Davoren Park
The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments, together with Minderoo Foundation and the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC), are partnering to deliver a new integrated early…
Government expands paid prac to strengthen Medicare
The Albanese Labor Government is expanding the Commonwealth Prac Payment to people training in an additional ten key front line health professions.