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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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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

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

New Regional University Study Hub opens in Kununurra

A new Study Hub in Kununurra will help more young people in Western Australia’s Kimberly region to access higher education without the need to leave the community.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Madeleine King MP

Southern Cross the latest university to offer quicker, cheaper degrees for TAFE students

Southern Cross is the latest university to offer quicker and cheaper degrees by offering up to a full year off a degree for TAFE students.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 9 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

More centres being checked, more meeting quality and safety standards

More early learning services are meeting Australia’s national quality and safety standards than ever.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 4 June 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Interview - Sunrise

SUBJECTS: Capital gains tax; Public Education Day.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 28 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Doorstop - Public Education Day

SUBJECTS: Public Education Day; schools funding; AI in schools.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 28 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Professor Barney Glover to head ATEC

Professor Barney Glover has been appointed the Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC).

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 28 May 2026

Ministers:

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

Vale Professor Peter Buckskin

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Peter Buckskin PSM FACE —a proud Narungga man, respected leader, educator and tireless advocate for First Nations education.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 22 May 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP