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The Hon Jason Clare MP

  • Minister for Education

The Hon Jason Clare MP was sworn in as Minister for Education on 1 June 2022.

Content published on this site relates to the Minister’s responsibilities within the Education portfolio.

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Giving more people a crack at uni with FEE-FREE uni-ready courses

The Albanese Labor Government will deliver 8,600 FEE-FREE Uni Ready places in 2025 to help more Australians get to university.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 3 December 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Landmark review of R&D system to unlock growth

The Albanese government is announcing details of its landmark review of Australia’s research and development performance to help power economic growth. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 2 December 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Ed Husic MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia Conference

I start by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which the conference is taking place and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Release type: Speech

Date: 2 December 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Fiona Nash reappointed as Regional Education Commissioner

Today I announce Fiona Nash will be reappointed to the role of Australia’s Regional Education Commissioner for a further two years. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 29 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

National Student Ombudsman announced

The Albanese Government has tonight passed legislation to establish an independent National Student Ombudsman to investigate student complaints and resolve disputes with universities.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 28 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Mark Dreyfus MP

Doorstop - Parliament House

SUBJECTS: Education reforms passing the Parliament; 15 per cent pay rise for early educators; Public school funding; Wiping $3 billion of student debt; Cheaper Child Care; Middle East; Social media…

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 November 2024

Ministers:

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

New Regional University Study Hub for the Pilbara

A new Regional University Study Hub officially opened today at the Ashburton University Study Hub’s Onslow site, bringing university closer in the Pilbara region.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 November 2024

Ministers:

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

Interview - Today Show

SUBJECTS: Cutting $3 billion in student debt for 3 million Australians; Social media legislation; Nottin’ under Dutton.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

15% pay rise for early educators passes Parliament

The Albanese Government has tonight passed legislation through the Parliament to deliver a 15 per cent wage increase for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workers.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 26 November 2024

Ministers:

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

Legislation to increase funding to public schools passes Parliament

The Albanese Government has tonight passed legislation through Parliament to increase funding for public schools.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Legislation passes to wipe $3 billion of student debt for 3 million Australians

Three million Australians will see $3 billion wiped from their student debt after the Albanese Government passed legislation through the Parliament tonight.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Next round of teaching scholarships now open for applications

Students commencing teaching degrees in 2025 can now apply for scholarships worth up to…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 November 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP