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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Cost-of-living help for students visiting nation’s capital
The Albanese Government is taking the pressure off family budgets by boosting travel rebates for students who visit the nation’s capital in 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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 - Doorstop, Melbourne
SUBJECTS: Dural Major Police Investigation; Antisemitism; Oscar Jenkins; Victorian Better and Fairer Schools Funding Agreement.