North Queensland’s fourth uni hub opens to students
Assistant Minister for Education, Anthony Chisholm has officially opened the Cassowary Coast University Centre in Innisfail, providing dedicated support for students across the region to access…
Ensuring First Nations children in New South Wales are school ready
The Australian Government is expanding the Connected Beginnings program, helping more First Nations children thrive in the crucial early years.
$18 million boarding schools boost for Central Australia
First Nations students from remote communities in Central Australia will have greater access to quality education, with $18 million from the Albanese Labor Government’s Central Australia Boarding…
Second Reading Speech - Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024
This is a Bill to increase funding for our public schools. I am a product of public education and proud of it. Education is the most powerful cause for good in this country.
Transcript - Doorstop, Canberra
SUBJECTS: Legislation to increase funding for public schools; Reforms for international education.
Albanese Government introduces legislation to increase funding for public schools
The Albanese Government has today introduced legislation to increase funding to public schools across Australia.
Parliament moves one step closer to wiping $3 billion of student debt from 3 million Australians
Today the Albanese Government has passed legislation through the House of Representatives to cut the student debt of more than three million Australians.
Young people representing Australia at international youth forum in Samoa
Young Australians will have their voices heard on the international stage, with a delegation traveling to Samoa for the Commonwealth Youth Forum 2024.
Transcript - ABC News Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Legislation to increase funding for public schools; Senator Payman; Middle East conflict.
Transcript - TODAY Show
SUBJECTS: Legislation to increase funding for public schools; Social media; Mobile phone ban in schools.
Speech - Australian Technology Network 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Rankings are in the media today. And I have said this before, but I will say it again.When I think about the best universities in Australia, I don’t look at rankings.
Universities Accord (National Student Ombudsman) Bill 2024
Deputy Speaker – this Bill is long overdue. This Bill amends the Ombudsman Act 1976 to establish a National Student Ombudsman. This is a first. A dedicated, national body to handle student…