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The Hon Jason Clare MP

  • Minister for Education

The Hon Jason Clare MP was first 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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Address to University Chancellors Council Plenary Meeting

Can I start by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land you are meeting on and their Elders past and present.

Release type: Speech

Date: 7 October 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Early Childhood Australia National Conference

I start by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting and pay my respects to Elders past and present.

Release type: Speech

Date: 1 October 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

University of Canberra Education Graduation Ceremony Occasional Address

I feel like I've got the best job in the world, but teachers have the most important.That’s why I did this.

Release type: Speech

Date: 22 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

15% pay rise for early educators locked in

Legislation to lock in a 15 per cent pay rise for early educators and strengthening safety requirements for services has passed the Parliament today.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 15 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Address to the 2026 Schools Plus Teaching Awards

Address to the Schools Plus Teaching Awards 2026

Release type: Speech

Date: 15 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

National Catholic Education Commission Leaders Forum Parliamentary Reception

Can I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land we’re meeting on.

Release type: Speech

Date: 14 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Expanding access to early education in the Northern Territory

The Australian and Northern Territory Governments have reached an agreement for $8.7 million in funding to deliver a new early childhood education and care service in Darwin.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 14 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • Hon Jo Hersey MP

National Student Ombudsman Levy Bill 2026 Second Reading Speech

Mr Speaker, this is the first of two bills I will introduce today relating to the funding of the National Student Ombudsman.

Release type: Speech

Date: 10 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Summing up – Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026

I thank all members for their contributions to this debate. 

Release type: Speech

Date: 10 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - Sunrise

SUBJECTS: PISA; Technology in schools; Maths curriculum reform.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 10 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
Read more: Interview - Sunrise

Op Ed – 2025 PISA

As published in The Australian on 9 September 2026.

Release type: Op-Ed

Date: 9 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
Read more: Op Ed – 2025 PISA

Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: PISA scores; Digital Duty of Care; Infrastructure funding.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 9 September 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP