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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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Interview - ABC News Breakfast

SUBJECTS: Increased university offers, Angus Taylor cuts.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 16 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

More Australians to start uni in 2026

More Australians will start a university degree this year than ever before. 

Release type: Media Release

Date: 16 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Arrival of students brings ECU City to life

The doors have opened to Edith Cowan University's (ECU) new City campus, marking an historic milestone for Perth's first comprehensive inner-city university and a new era in education.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 13 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Roger Cook MLA
  • The Hon Catherine King MP
  • The Hon Rita Saffioti MLA
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon John Carey MLA
  • The Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA
  • The Hon Patrick Gorman MP

More child care services meeting quality standards

New data shows more services are meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS).

Release type: Media Release

Date: 13 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Expanding access to early education in Whitlam

The Albanese and ACT Governments have reached a historic agreement delivering $10 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver more not-for-profit early learning at the…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 11 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • Ms Yvette Berry MLA

ATEC legislation passes House

Legislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) passed through the House of Representatives today.

Release type: Media Release

Date: 10 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Remembering Professor Emma Johnston AO University of Melbourne Commemoration

I suspect no one would have been more excited that this year’s Australian of the Year was an astronaut than Emma Johnston. 

Release type: Transcript

Date: 6 February 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

New data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching

New data shows another big jump in the number of people studying to become a school teacher. Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…

Release type: Media Release

Date: 31 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP

Expanding access to early education in Tasmania

The Albanese and Rockliff Governments have reached a historic agreement for $25.5 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund and $5 million from the Tasmanian Government to…

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 30 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
  • The Hon Jo Palmer MLC

New Suburban University Study Hub site opens in Inala

A new Suburban University Study Hub (SUSH) has opened today in Inala, bringing university closer for students in south-west Brisbane.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 January 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Milton Dick MP

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