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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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New grants to strengthen teacher training

The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening initial teacher education to better prepare teachers for the classroom from day one.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 27 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Third round of $40,000 Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships

1,000 students who started teaching degrees this year have been awarded scholarships as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s $160 million Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program.…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 26 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Funding to strengthen universities as reforms roll out

The Albanese Government is investing $50 million in ten universities to help them deliver for their students and communities as we roll out reforms to get more Australians to uni.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 25 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Expanding access to early education in Western Australia

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have reached a historic agreement to invest more than $38 million to deliver four early learning early learning centres in Western Australia’s outer suburbs…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 24 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Sabine Winton MLA

Legislation passes House to get more Australians to uni

Legislation to help more Australians get to and get through uni has passed the House of Representatives today.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 20 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Christian Schools Australia National Leadership Summit - Video Message

Paul Keating used to say a good education was like having the “keys to the kingdom”.A master key that unlocks every door. Every opportunity in life.

Release type: Speech

Date: 19 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Address to the AFR Higher Education Summit

Can I thank the AFR for inviting me to speak today. This is the fifth time I have had this opportunity. And I appreciate it. 

Release type: Speech

Date: 18 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - AFR Higher Education Summit Q&A

SUBJECTS: Universities Accord; university teaching standards; Paid Prac extension; TEQSA reform

Release type: Transcript

Date: 18 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Reforms to the legislation governing the Australian National University

The Albanese Labor Government has commenced consultations on legislative reforms to the Australian National University Act 1991, to be introduced into the Parliament later this year.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 18 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - News24 - Politics Now

SUBJECTS: International students; NOM; Superannuation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

ARC 25 year anniversary address, Shine Dome, Canberra

Can I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we’re meeting on today.

Release type: Speech

Date: 13 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Australian Education Awards 2026 Opening Address

I feel like I've got the best job in the world, but you've got the most important.And that's why I did this.

Release type: Speech

Date: 12 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP