Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh
- Minister for Early Childhood Education
- Minister for Youth
Senator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh was sworn in as Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth on 13 May 2025. Content published on this site relates to the Minister’s responsibilities within the Education portfolio.
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Press conference - Perth
SUBJECTS: New early learning centres for WA; the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund.
Expanding access to early education in Western Australia
The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have reached a historic agreement to invest more than $38 million to deliver four early learning early learning centres in Western Australia’s outer suburbs…
Early childhood STEM excellence celebrated in 2026 Little Scientist Awards
Spotted Frog Kindergarten in NSW is this year’s national winner of the 2026 Little Scientists Early STEM Education Awards.
More funding to support early learning where it's needed
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $106.9 million to support 386 early childhood education and care services across Australia.
Early Childhood Australia's Early Learning Matters Week wrap-up event, Parliament House, Canberra
I begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather.
Legislation introduced to lock in 15% pay rise for early educators
The Albanese Labor Government will today introduce legislation to lock in our 15 per cent pay rise for early educators, while strengthening safety requirements for services.
Press conference - Canberra
SUBJECTS: 15 per cent pay rise for early educators; Australian-Japanese relationship; One Nation.
Closing the Gap Preschool enrolments target met
The Productivity Commission’s latest Annual Data Compilation Report (ADCR) marks an important achievement, with Closing the Gap Target 3 for preschool enrolments met…
Next stage of child safety training starts Friday
The next stage of child safety training for early educators kicks off Friday.
Expanding early learning and family services in Davoren Park
The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments, together with Minderoo Foundation and the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children (IDAC), are partnering to deliver a new integrated early…
Early Childhood Australia Regional, Rural and Remote Leadership Network Breakfast
I acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather today.
Press Conference: Pay Rise for Early Childhood Educators
CASSANDRA FERNANDO, MEMBER FOR HOLT: It's great to be here at Goodstart Early Learning Centre in Hampton Park in the heart of my electorate.