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.
Filter Dr Jess Walsh's releases
Press conference - Kings Park, Victoria
SUBJECTS: Opening of Early Learning Victoria centres; Best Start, Best Life reforms; Building Early Education Fund; Victorian school funding; Threats to politicians; Pauline Hanson’s remarks; Lakemba…
Expanding access to early education in Victoria
The Albanese and Victorian Governments have reached a historic agreement for $170.1 million in joint funding to deliver more not-for-profit early learning services in Victoria’s outer suburbs and…
Community-run centre to open in Kowanyama
A community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.
Transcript - Whitlam, ACT
SUBJECTS: New early learning centre at Whitlam School; Building Early Education Fund; Child safety in early learning; Productivity Commission Report on Government Services; Molonglo Valley…
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…
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…
2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann
Congratulations to Nedd Brockmann from New South Wales for being named the national 2026 Young Australian of the Year.
More support to services under Community Child Care Fund
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers can now apply for funding to help services stay open in communities experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.
Expanding access to early education in regional South Australia
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have reached an historic agreement under the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver more not for profit early learning in South Australia.
Three-day guarantee a ‘huge step’ in universal early education target
This year, we will see a huge shift in the way government understands and respects early learning.
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.
Supporting early childhood education in Alice Springs
A new community-led early childhood education and care service has opened in Alice Springs creating more opportunities and greater access to quality early education for local First Nations…