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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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Travel smart, celebrate safely this Schoolies

The Australian Government is today launching the next phase of its alcohol awareness campaign as part of efforts to help protect young Australians travelling overseas.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 18 November 2025

Ministers:

  • Senator the Hon Penny Wong
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP

$40,000 Commonwealth Teaching Scholarship applications open for 2026

Students starting teaching degrees in 2026 can now apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000. This is the third round of the Australian Government’s $160 million Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 17 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Beenleigh

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has opened today in Beenleigh, bringing university closer for students in the Logan City region.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 13 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Rowan Holzberger MP

Press Conference - Girrawheen

SUBJECTS: The Better and Fairer Schools Agreement; Connected Communities Schools Initiative; Funding for 1,300 extra places across five WA universities.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 12 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New Regional University Study Hub opens in Northam

A new Regional University Study Hub was officially opened today in Northam, bringing university closer for local residents in Western Australia. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Trish Cook MP

John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library Anniversary Lecture "Looking Ever Forward"

I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

Release type: Speech

Date: 11 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press conference - Fairfield

SUBJECTS: University Study Hubs, Fairfield Suburban Study Hub, International Students, COP31.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 7 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Chris Bowen MP

Major investment for Suburban University Study Hub for Fairfield

The Albanese Labor Government is bringing university closer for students in Western Sydney with a $3.2 million investment to expand and upgrade the existing Fairfield Connect Site.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 7 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Chris Bowen MP

More Australians to get a crack at uni in 2026 with an extra 9,500 domestic places across the country

More Australians will get a crack at uni in 2026 with the Australian Tertiary Education Commission allocating an extra 9,500 domestic places to universities on top of 2025 levels for next year.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 6 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Mandurah

A new Suburban University Study Hub has officially opened today in Mandurah, bringing university closer for students in the Peel region and Perth’s southern corridor.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 24 October 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator Ellie Whiteaker

Transcript - Sky News, Sunday Agenda with Andrew Clennell

SUBJECTS: Anti-bullying Rapid Review, Australia-US relationship, international student allocations, Barnaby Joyce.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 October 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press conference - Bankstown, NSW

SUBJECTS: Education Ministers meeting in Queensland, Bullying in schools, AI bullying, Maths curriculum, school education reforms, university governance.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 18 October 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP