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Backing research for real-world challenges

Cancer treatment that directly targets cancer cells, stronger drones to help fight bushfires and universal EV chargers were among 174 research projects announced under round two of Australia…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 23 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Protecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers

The Australian Government will ban the payment of commissions to education agents for international student transfers.  

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Julian Hill MP

More support to services under Community Child Care Fund

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can now apply for funding to help services stay open in communities experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 21 January 2026

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

New Commissioners appointed to the Australian Tertiary Education Commission

Professor Tom Calma AO and the Hon Fiona Nash have been appointed commissioners of the interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 19 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia

The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have reached an historic agreement under the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver more not for profit early learning in South Australia.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 15 January 2026

Ministers:

  • Peter Malinauskas MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Blair Boyer MP
  • Senator Karen Grogan

3 Day Guarantee for early learning begins today

From today, Australian children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education and care each week under the Albanese Labor Government’s 3 Day Guarantee.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 5 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Statement on the passing of Vice Chancellor Emma Johnston

I am so shocked and sad to hear that Emma has passed away.Emma Johnston was one of Australia’s biggest brains and nicest people.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 29 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Recognising the inaugural ATEC Commissioners

The terms of inaugural Australian Tertiary Education Commissioners Professor Mary O’Kane AC and Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO conclude at the end of this year.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 22 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Special envoy's plan to combat antisemitism

There is no place in Australia for antisemitism. It is an evil that tears at the fabric of our country. It puts the peaceful, free and equal society we cherish at risk.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
  • The Hon Tony Burke MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP

New Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island

A new Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) officially opened today on Norfolk Island, bringing university closer for local residents.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • David Smith MP

More than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent

We promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP

Supporting early childhood education in Alice Springs

A new community-led early childhood education and care service has opened in Alice Springs creating more opportunities and greater access to quality early education for local First Nations…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy
  • Marion Scrymgour MP

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