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
New data reveals state by state benefit of Labor's plan to cut student debts by 20 per cent
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will cut a further 20 per cent off all student loan debts, wiping around $16 billion in student debt for around three million Australians.
Independent National Student Ombudsman Opens
The National Student Ombudsman commences from today to hear from students, investigate complaints and resolve disputes with universities.
Interview - Rural Queensland Today
SUBJECTS: AgConnections Program, Ag Workforce Challenges, Regional University Study Hubs, Regional Development
Interview - Doorstop, Melbourne
SUBJECTS: Dural Major Police Investigation; Antisemitism; Oscar Jenkins; Victorian Better and Fairer Schools Funding Agreement.
New data shows more people applying to become school teachers
New data shows more people applying to become school teachers.
Doorstop - Jerrabomberra
SUBJECTS: Cheaper Child Care; Wage rise for early educators; Universal early education; Fully funding public schools; $7,200 worse off under Peter Dutton; National Bullying Action Plan; The Middle…
New data shows Albanese Labor Government’s early childhood education plan is working for families and educators
New data released today shows families across Australia have saved up to $2,768 since childcare subsidies came into effect in 2023, as the Albanese Labor Government shores up the early childhood…
Dr Katrina Wruck awarded 2025 Young Australian of the Year
Congratulations to Dr Katrina Wruck from Queensland for being awarded the national 2025 Young Australian of the Year.
Press conference - South Australia
SUBJECTS: Fully funding South Australian public schools; Fully funding Victorian public schools; Australia Day
Speech - Australians of the Year Lunch
I’d like to start by acknowledging the Ngunnawal people whose land we are gathered on today. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and I who celebrate the diversity of First Nations people,…