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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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More university places for future Australian doctors

The Albanese Government is strengthening Australia’s home-grown doctor workforce, with additional Commonwealth supported places available from 2026.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 27 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Mark Butler MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

National code to protect staff and students from sexual violence in higher education

The Albanese Government has today passed legislation to establish a mandatory National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 25 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP

Press Conference, Sydney

SUBJECTS: Child care safety, Education Ministers Meeting, university governance.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 22 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • Hon Courtney Houssos MLC
  • The Hon Sabine Winton MLA
  • Ms Yvette Berry MLA
  • The Hon Jo Palmer MLC
  • Hon Jo Hersey MP
  • The Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP
  • The Hon Blair Boyer MP
  • The Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP

Transcript - ABC News Breakfast with Emma Rebellato

SUBJECTS: Child care safety, Education Ministers’ Meeting.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 22 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Today with Sarah Abo

SUBJECTS: Economic Reform Roundtable, Education Ministers’ Meeting, child care safety.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 22 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - Sunrise with Matt Shirvington

SUBJECTS: Child care safety, Education Ministers’ Meeting.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 22 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Transcript - AFR Higher Education Summit, Sydney

SUBJECTS: University governance; Higher education reform; International students.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 19 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Next steps to deliver a joined up tertiary education system

The Albanese Government is taking the next steps to deliver a joined up tertiary education system.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 19 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

Strengthening university regulator's powers

The Albanese Government announced today it will strengthen the powers of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

Release type: Media Release

Date: 19 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

AFR Higher Education Summit, Sydney

Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.This is the fourth time I have had this privilege.And the first since the election.

Release type: Speech

Date: 19 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Compliance action to lift safety in child care

The Department of Education has initiated compliance actions against 30 early childhood education and care services under new powers. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 15 August 2025

Ministers:

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

New Suburban University Hub in Western Sydney

A new Suburban University Study Hub has opened today in Mt Druitt and Emerton, bringing university closer for students in Sydney’s Greater Western suburbs.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 14 August 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Ed Husic MP