Second Reading - Universities Accord (National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence) Bill 2025
This week the new National Student Ombudsman opened its doors.It has the powers of a Royal Commission to investigate complaints made against a university.
Legislation to establish National Code to prevent and respond to sexual violence in Higher Education
The Albanese Labor Government has today introduced legislation to establish a mandatory National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
Albanese Government introduces legislation to guarantee 3 days of early education and care
The Albanese Labor Government has today introduced legislation to deliver an early education 3 Day Guarantee and replace the Liberal’s Activity Test.
Applications open for industry PhDs
Applications under the fifth round of the National Industry PhD Program have opened for PhD candidates and businesses interested in turning their big ideas into new products and services…
Free short course for teaching phonics in the classroom
Teachers will be able to upskill for free with a new microcredential course focused on teaching phonics, launched by the University of Adelaide.
Interview - ABC Tropical North
SUBJECTS: Regional University Study Hubs, regional Queensland tertiary education levels
Interview - ABC Country Hour Queensland
SUBJECTS: Regional University Study Hubs, Inland Rail, fatigue-related issues for truck drivers, paid prac placements for veterinary students
Press Conference - Goodstart, Garran
SUBJECTS: Labor’s 3 Day Early Education Guarantee; Building Early Education Fund; Peter Dutton’s funding cuts.
Regional Australia to get 10 new University Study Hubs
The Albanese Labor Government today announced the locations of 10 new Regional University Study Hubs across the country, bringing university closer to students living in the regions.
Young Australians descend on Canberra for National Youth Week
Around 100 young people from across the country will be in Canberra this week to work with the Albanese Labor Government on issues that affect them and their communities.
Western Australia sign on to new school funding and reform agreement
The Albanese Labor Government and Cook Labor Government have signed an updated school funding and reform agreement.
Press Conference - Auburn
SUBJECTS: Cutting HECS debts; National Student Ombudsman; Peter Dutton's taxpayer-funded lunch policy; Lunar New Year; Tariffs; Antisemitism; Relationship with China