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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 - Elizabeth, South Australia

SUBJECTS: Opening of Playford Study Hub; social media delay; heat rules for classrooms; flag burning; cost-of-living relief

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Mr Matt Burnell MP
  • Mayor Glenn Docherty

Transcript - Sunrise with Natalie Barr

SUBJECTS: Flag burning; sunscreen in schools; national anthem in schools

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Today with Karl Stefanovic & Sarah Abo

SUBJECTS: Australia Day, flag burning, national anthem in schools, sunscreen in schools, heatwave and return to school

Release type: Transcript

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Playford

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has officially opened today in Playford, bringing university closer for students in northern Adelaide. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Mr Matt Burnell MP

School's back

From today, students and teachers across Australia are heading back to school as major school reforms roll out and extra funding flows to public schools. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 27 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
Read more: School's back

Backing research for real-world challenges

Cancer treatment that directly targets cancer cells, stronger drones to help fight bushfires and universal EV chargers were among 174 research projects announced under round two of Australia…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 23 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Sky News with Kieran Gilbert

SUBJECTS: Bondi Beach attack; Antisemitism Education Taskforce.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Sunrise with Natalie Barr

SUBJECTS: Antisemitism legislation; Gun reform.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - ABC News Breakfast with Emma Rebellato

SUBJECTS: Antisemitism legislation; Antisemitism Education Taskforce; condolence motion.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 20 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New Commissioners appointed to the Australian Tertiary Education Commission

Professor Tom Calma AO and the Hon Fiona Nash have been appointed commissioners of the interim Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 19 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

3 Day Guarantee for early learning begins today

From today, Australian children are eligible for three days of subsidised early education and care each week under the Albanese Labor Government’s 3 Day Guarantee.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 5 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jim Chalmers MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh

Statement on the passing of Vice Chancellor Emma Johnston

I am so shocked and sad to hear that Emma has passed away.Emma Johnston was one of Australia’s biggest brains and nicest people.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 29 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP