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.

Release type: Speech

Date: 6 February 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 6 February 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 5 February 2025

Ministers:

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

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…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 5 February 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm

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.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 5 February 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - ABC Tropical North

SUBJECTS: Regional University Study Hubs, regional Queensland tertiary education levels

Release type: Transcript

Date: 4 February 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm

Interview - ABC Country Hour Queensland

SUBJECTS: Regional University Study Hubs, Inland Rail, fatigue-related issues for truck drivers, paid prac placements for veterinary students

Release type: Transcript

Date: 3 February 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Anthony Chisholm

Press Conference - Goodstart, Garran

SUBJECTS: Labor’s 3 Day Early Education Guarantee; Building Early Education Fund; Peter Dutton’s funding cuts.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 3 February 2025

Ministers:

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

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 February 2025

Ministers:

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

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. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 2 February 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP

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.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 1 February 2025

Ministers:

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

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

Release type: Transcript

Date: 1 February 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

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