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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2026 NAPLAN Tests Begin for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
More than 1.3 million students will begin sitting the 2026 NAPLAN tests in schools across Australia from today.
Press Conference - Dickson College
SUBJECTS: More students finishing high school; Public schools funding agreement; Childcare subsidy.
New round of university places for future Australian doctors
The Albanese Government is continuing its investment in future GPs, with another competitive grant round now open to allocate government‑funded university medical places.
Quicker, Cheaper Degrees: More TAFE-University Pathways
The Albanese Labor Government is making it quicker and cheaper for Australians to get the skills and qualifications they need.
More students finishing high school
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released today shows the number of students finishing high school increased for the second year in a row after almost a decade of decline.…
Press conference - Narwee, NSW
SUBJECTS: Early childhood education safety reforms; National Early Childhood Worker Register; Mandatory child safety training; Compliance action; Child Supervision Rules; Working with Children Checks…
Armadale University Study Hub now open!
A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has launched today in Armadale, bringing university closer for students in the outer suburbs of Perth’s south-east.
Safety in early education and care update
A new national worker register and child safety training for early educators becomes mandatory across the country today.
Address to Universities Australia Gala Dinner
I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we meet on tonight. The Ngunnawal people. And I pay my respects to their elders past and present.
Better Regulation Working Group established
The Australian Government has established the Better Regulation Working Group to streamline processes and improve efficiency in the higher education sector.
Press conference - Kings Park, Victoria
SUBJECTS: Opening of Early Learning Victoria centres; Best Start, Best Life reforms; Building Early Education Fund; Victorian school funding; Threats to politicians; Pauline Hanson’s remarks; Lakemba…
A new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School
Minister for Education, Jason Clare and the Member for Deakin, Matt Gregg today opened a new, purpose-built gymnasium at Croydon Primary School.