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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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New Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island

A new Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) officially opened today on Norfolk Island, bringing university closer for local residents.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • David Smith MP

More than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent

We promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP

Third meeting of Australia-India Education and Skills Council

The third meeting of the Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) will meet in Delhi today (8 December). 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 8 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Press conference - India

Australia-India Education and Skill Council

Release type: Transcript

Date: 8 December 2025

Ministers:

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

New Suburban University Study Hub opens in Liverpool

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) is launching in Liverpool, bringing university closer for students in Western Sydney. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 4 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Ding Ding

That’s the sound of millions of text messages ringing out across the country and billions of dollars in debt coming off the backs of young Australians.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 3 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP
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Press conference - Sorell, Tasmania

SUBJECTS: Opening of Sorell Study Hub, expanding access to university, regional services.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 2 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Rebecca White MP

New suburban university study hub opens in Sorell

A new Suburban University Study Hub has officially opened today in Sorell, bringing university closer for students in south-east Tasmania.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 2 December 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Rebecca White MP

Press conference - Canberra

SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators; Child Care Subsidy; Social media ban.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 1 December 2025

Ministers:

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

Early childhood educators receive 15 per cent pay rise

The Albanese Labor Government has delivered a historic 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators, with the final five per cent hitting educators pay packets today. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 1 December 2025

Ministers:

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

Doorstop - Paul Keating Park, Sydney

SUBJECTS: Mandatory child safety training in childcare centres.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 30 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Weekend Today with Tim Davies and Alison Piotrowski

SUBJECTS: Mandatory child safety training.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 30 November 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP