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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.

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Managing a sustainable international education sector

The Albanese Government has confirmed there will be no increase to the National Planning Level (NPL) for international student commencements in 2027, providing stability and certainty for…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 July 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Julian Hill MP

Interview - ABC Afternoon Briefing

SUBJECTS: Child care centre quality and safety; Job Ready Graduates.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 30 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Social Cohesion Education Hub

The Albanese Government today launched the Social Cohesion Education Hub which is a new…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 30 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Graduate Outcomes Survey: Strong graduate employment, more people move between university and VET

Graduate rates of employment remained strong last year, while the barriers between university and vocational education continue to come down, according to the 2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 26 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP

Albanese Government introduces legislation to open the doors of opportunity by getting more Australians to uni

The Albanese Government introduced legislation today to help more Australians get to and get through uni.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 25 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 – Second Reading

Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 – Second Reading

Release type: Transcript

Date: 25 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Opening the Doors of Opportunity Bill; ASIO; House Prices; Foreign Fighter wives.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 25 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press Conference: Pay Rise for Early Childhood Educators

CASSANDRA FERNANDO, MEMBER FOR HOLT: It's great to be here at Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Hampton Park in the heart of my electorate.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay rise for early education and care workers; child care safety; One Nation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - Today Show

SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay increase for early education and care workers; One Nation.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Albanese Government locks in pay rise for early educators while limiting fees for families

Every day early educators help children learn, grow and get ready for school.It’s one of the most important jobs in the country and they should be paid fairly for that work.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 17 June 2026

Ministers:

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

Speech - opening of the La Trobe Health Clinic Building

I acknowledge the traditional owners. I acknowledge my dear friend Ben Carroll, the Deputy Premier. 

Release type: Speech

Date: 12 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP