The Hon Jason Clare MP
- Minister for Education
The Hon Jason Clare MP was 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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15% pay rise for early educators passes Parliament
The Albanese Government has tonight passed legislation through the Parliament to deliver a 15 per cent wage increase for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workers.
Legislation to increase funding to public schools passes Parliament
The Albanese Government has tonight passed legislation through Parliament to increase funding for public schools.
Legislation passes to wipe $3 billion of student debt for 3 million Australians
Three million Australians will see $3 billion wiped from their student debt after the Albanese Government passed legislation through the Parliament tonight.
Next round of teaching scholarships now open for applications
Students commencing teaching degrees in 2025 can now apply for scholarships worth up to…
Derek Scott reappointed as ACARA Chair
I am pleased to confirm that Mr Derek Scott has been reappointed to the position of Chair of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Board.
Free course equips teachers with Explicit Teaching skills
Teachers will be able to upskill for free with a new microcredential course focused on explicit teaching, released this week by the University of Adelaide.
The National Party betrays regional communities by blocking international student limits and integrity bill
The decision by the National Party to get into bed with the Liberal Party and the Greens political party to block reforms to international education will hurt the regional communities they claim…
Transcript - Press conference
SUBJECTS: Funding for ACT schools; Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships; Paid Prac; Peter Dutton backflipping on international student limits; social media reforms.
Transcript - Doorstop
SUBJECTS: Peter Dutton backflipping on international student limits
Interview - 2GB Ben Fordham Live
SUBJECTS: Peter Dutton backflipping on international student caps
ACT becomes next jurisdiction to sign Better and Fairer Schools Agreement
Public schools in the Australian Capital Territory will receive more Commonwealth funding following the agreement signed by the Albanese and Barr Governments today.
Transcript - Doorstop
SUBJECTS: Liberals to vote against international student caps; Education legislation.