Commonwealth Regional Scholarship pilot program attracts strong interest

The Albanese Government has delivered 100 scholarships, worth up to $20,000 a year, to families in regional, rural and remote communities to assist with the costs of children attending boarding…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 30 January 2024

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm

Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Teacher workforce; Building a better and fairer education system

Release type: Transcript

Date: 30 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Upgrade funding applications closing soon for public schools

Public schools have until 29 February to apply for funding of at least $250,000 to build or upgrade vital infrastructure.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 30 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm

Interview - ABC RN

SUBJECTS: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report into cost of childcare; International Court of Justice ruling for Israel to take all measures to prevent genocide in Gaza; UNWRA…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 29 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP
Read more: Interview - ABC RN

ACCC report: Cheaper child care cutting costs by 11 per cent for families

The final report finds that since the introduction of the Government’s Cheaper Child Care measures, the average reduction in out-of-pocket expenses for Centre-Based Day Care was 11 per cent.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP

Emma McKeon AM recognised with Young Australian of the Year award

Emma is a worthy recipient following her significant contributions as an athlete and to the Australian swimming community. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP

Teachers honoured with Order of Australia awards

Nine current and recently retired teachers and school leaders have been honoured in this year’s Awards, headed up by Senior Australian of the Year, Yolngu cultural teacher Yalmay Yunupingu.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Scaling Up Success for Indigenous students in remote WA

Indigenous students in 14 remote schools in Western Australia will benefit from a new education program starting in Term 1 that aims to close the gap in reading and writing…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 24 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA

Interview - Sunrise

SUBJECTS: Israel-Hamas conflict; Back to school; Building a better and fairer education system.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
Read more: Interview - Sunrise

Skills Passport consultation begins

Public submissions are being sought on how a Skills Passport could help workers promote their skills and qualifications, and businesses find more skilled employees.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 January 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP

Report into safety in Early Childhood Education and Care settings

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released the Report of the Review of Child Safety Arrangements under the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 21 December 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP

New service joins myGov

The Albanese Government is helping students to manage more of their government business in the palm of their hand, with myGov welcoming a new service.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 20 December 2023

Ministers:

  • The Hon Bill Shorten MP
  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

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