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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 12 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nMore access to early education for Victorian families\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nApplications are now open for the Professional Development Subsidy and Paid Practicum Subsidy to support the development and retention of the highly skilled early childhood education and care…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nEarly educators embrace new safety training\nOver 180,000 early educators have now completed new mandatory child safety training within two months of it becoming available, with workers reporting very high satisfaction with the…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15)`\n- K�>���\u001ab��\b��\u0004�Y�Z[L�09\u001f��A^\u0011�\u0010��KX>�ƪ�#��� a ��\u0004�]T\u0017���np�\u0011�+\"\u0010�\u0012�g�w��e1�@b�+\"\u0010�\u0012�g��\u001a��\u001eHj�&�%\u0010�\u0012�� +�X�Eg��\u000b�W\u0002!,�\u0018T\u0004�f���Χ��\u0005\u0011\ba �;\bT��c�E*\u0002c\f.<�Q���ӛ�EW�'�\u0015�frj(\u0010�\u0012�9���ч���U���\u0019��e��9�C�X�w>���H.�\u0010��\u000f���;x�Q�$� �\\�3����X�@�\u0011��\u0018��E95\u0014\ba �$aE?O��L�P\"\u0015~DPS^F��㢪\u000b�T���L��b���\u0004BX�?\u0007(�h�\u0002\u001c��Ұ�X�-�Id-\u001d;G�S�&<�YBX\u0002!,�\u001f$,_|;|!�\u001a�C��qv'�L�����Qu;�.�\u0010'\u000fc�@ 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(https://ministers.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/dese-default-social.png)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n25 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nResults are in: First school report card\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\nThe Australian Government is set to begin treaty negotiations on association to Horizon Europe, which will give Australian organisations access to the world’s largest pooled research fund in 2027…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n24 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Anthony Albanese MP\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Tim Ayres\nRead more:\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\n49 young people appointed to 2026 Youth Advisory Groups\nForty-nine young Australians will come together in Canberra this week to begin working with and advising the Albanese Labor Government on key policy issues as part of the 2026 Youth Advisory…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 March 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nMore access to early education for Victorian families\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nApplications are now open for the Professional Development Subsidy and Paid Practicum Subsidy to support the development and retention of the highly skilled early childhood education and care…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nEarly educators embrace new safety training\nOver 180,000 early educators have now completed new mandatory child safety training within two months of it becoming available, with workers reporting very high 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(https://ministers.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/dese-default-social.png)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n25 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nResults are in: First school report card\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\nThe Australian Government is set to begin treaty negotiations on association to Horizon Europe, which will give Australian organisations access to the world’s largest pooled research fund in 2027…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n24 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Anthony Albanese MP\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Tim Ayres\nRead more:\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\n49 young people appointed to 2026 Youth Advisory Groups\nForty-nine young Australians will come together in Canberra this week to begin working with and advising the Albanese Labor Government on key policy issues as part of the 2026 Youth Advisory…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 March 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\n2026 NAPLAN Tests Begin for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9\nNew round of university places for future Australian doctors\nThe Albanese Government is continuing its investment in future GPs, with another competitive grant round now open to allocate government‑funded university medical places.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMr Matt Gregg MP\nRead more:\nA new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nCommunity-run centre to open in Kowanyama\nA community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- The Council will develop new ‘University Governance Principles and Recommendations’ based on 10 priority areas identified by Education Ministers, designed to enhance the accountability, transparency, engagement and representation of university governing bodies.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/clare/strengthening-university-governance)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nMore access to early education for Victorian families\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nApplications are now open for the Professional Development Subsidy and Paid Practicum Subsidy to support the development and retention of the highly skilled early childhood education and care…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nEarly educators embrace new safety training\nOver 180,000 early educators have now completed new mandatory child safety training within two months of it becoming available, with workers reporting very high satisfaction with the…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 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doctors\nThe Albanese Government is continuing its investment in future GPs, with another competitive grant round now open to allocate government‑funded university medical places.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMr Matt Gregg MP\nRead more:\nA new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nCommunity-run centre to open in Kowanyama\nA community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n13 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nMore child care services meeting quality standards\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nMs Yvette Berry MLA\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nATEC legislation passes House\nLegislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) passed through the House of Representatives today.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n31 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nNew data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n30 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Jo Palmer MLC\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nHome\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n26 January 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\n2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nCancer treatment that directly targets cancer cells, stronger drones to help fight bushfires and universal EV chargers were among 174 research projects announced under round two of Australia…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nProtecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers\nThe Australian Government will ban the payment of commissions to education agents for international student transfers.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__04.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=3)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nMore access to early education for Victorian families\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nApplications are now open for the Professional Development Subsidy and Paid Practicum Subsidy to support the development and retention of the highly skilled early childhood education and care…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nEarly educators embrace new safety training\nOver 180,000 early educators have now completed new mandatory child safety training within two months of it becoming available, with workers reporting very high satisfaction with the…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15)`\n- 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MP\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Tim Ayres\nRead more:\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\n49 young people appointed to 2026 Youth Advisory Groups\nForty-nine young Australians will come together in Canberra this week to begin working with and advising the Albanese Labor Government on key policy issues as part of the 2026 Youth Advisory…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 March 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\n2026 NAPLAN Tests Begin for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9\nNew round of university places for future Australian doctors\nThe Albanese Government is continuing its investment in future GPs, with another competitive grant round now open to allocate government‑funded university medical places.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMr Matt Gregg MP\nRead more:\nA new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nCommunity-run centre to open in Kowanyama\nA community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n13 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nMore child care services meeting quality standards\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nMs Yvette Berry MLA\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nATEC legislation passes House\nLegislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) passed through the House of Representatives today.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n31 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nNew data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n30 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Jo Palmer MLC\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nHome\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n26 January 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\n2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nCancer treatment that directly targets cancer cells, stronger drones to help fight bushfires and universal EV chargers were among 174 research projects announced under round two of Australia…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nProtecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers\nThe Australian Government will ban the payment of commissions to education agents for international student transfers.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__04.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=3)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n12 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nDavid Smith MP\nRead more:\nNew Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nWe promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP\nThe Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP\nRead more:\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nSupporting early childhood education in Alice Springs\nA 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 December 2025\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nSenator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy\nMarion Scrymgour MP\nRead more:\nSupporting early childhood education in Alice Springs\nFunding agreement reached on preschools\nThe Albanese Labor Government has struck a preschool funding agreement with the States and Territories, providing funding certainty to the end of 2027.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)`\n- Release type:\nTranscript\nDate:\n22 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP\nRead more:\nPress conference - Brisbane\nInterview - The TODAY Show\nBetter and Fairer Schools Agreement; Fuel; Teacher Strikes\nRelease type:\nTranscript\nDate:\n25 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nInterview - The TODAY Show\nInterview - ABC News Breakfast\nPublic school funding; Fuel; Teacher Strikes\nRelease type:\nTranscript\nDate:\n25 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nInterview - ABC News Breakfast\nPress Conference - Five Dock Public School\nSUBJECTS: Improvements in phonics; fuel supply in NSW; Protests in NSW; Iran\nRelease type:\nTranscript\nDate:\n16 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMs Sally Sitou MP\nThe Hon Prue Car MP\nPremier of NSW Chris Minns\nRead more:\nPress Conference - Five Dock Public School\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__07.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=16)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n15 April 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Kristy McBain MP\nRead more:\nNew regional university study hub opens in Tumut\nExpanding access to early education in the Huon Valley\nThe Albanese and Rockliff Governments along with the Huon Valley Council have reached an historic agreement under the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver a new early childhood…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n10 April 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Julie Collins MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Jo Palmer MLC\nJacquie Petrusma\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in the Huon Valley\nHome\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n18 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP\nThe Hon Rebecca White MP\nRead more:\nNew Regional University Study Hub opens in St Helens\nRespect at uni: Study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people final report\nThe Australian Human Rights Commission has today released the final report of its national study into Antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people in the…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n17 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nRespect at uni: Study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people final report\nMore Australians to start uni in 2026\nMore Australians will start a university degree this year than ever before.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $170.1 million, 170.1 million | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMr Matt Gregg MP\nRead more:\nA new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n1 | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)` |\n| $10 million, $1 billion, 10 million, 1 billion | Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n13 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nMore child care services meeting quality standards\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 February 2026\nM | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)` |\n| $25.5 million, $1 billion, $5 million, 6.5 per cent, 25.5 million, 1 billion | Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n31 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nNew data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nThe Albanese and Rockliff Governments have reached a historic agreement for $25.5 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)` |\n| $1 billion, 1 billion | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n15 April 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Kristy McBain MP\nRead more:\nNew regional university study hub opens in Tumut\nExpanding access to early education in the Huon Valley\nThe Albanese and Rockliff Governments along with the Huon Valley Council have reached an historic agreement under the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver a new early childhood…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia R | `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15)` |\n| $2 million, 2 million | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n24 June 2022\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Dr Anne Aly MP\nRead more:\nGovernment extends childcare support services\nIndustry 4.0 TestLab for Charles Darwin University\nThe Australian and Northern Territory Governments have partnered to invest $2 million to establish an Industry 4.0 Testlab at Charles Darwin University. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__06.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=45)` |\n| $20.5 million, 20.5 million | Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n22 July 2022\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nEducation Ministers to focus on teacher shortage\nGreater funding to support student equity in higher education\nThe Australian Government will provide $20.5 million over four years to expand the work of the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) at Curtin University. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__06.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=45)` |\n| $1.8 million, 1.8 million | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n5 July 2022\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Murray Watt\nThe Hon Dr Anne Aly MP\nRead more:\nSupport for flood impacted families and child care centres\nNew partnership to benefit Aboriginal children in Salisbury/Playford region\nThe Albanese Government will invest $1.8 million in a new community partnership to boost early learning for Aboriginal children in Salisbury. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__06.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=45)` |\n| $1 billion, 1 billion | Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nNew Commissioners appointed to the Australian Tertiary Education Commission\nExpanding access to early education in regional South Australia\nThe 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. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__04.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=3)` |\n| 3.2 million, 20 per cent | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n12 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nDavid Smith MP\nRead more:\nNew Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nWe promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)` |\n| 3.2 million, 20 per cent | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP\nThe Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP\nRead more:\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nSupporting early childhood education in Alice Springs\nA 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 l | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)` |\n| $1 billion, 1 billion | Release type:\nTranscript\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nInterview - The TODAY Show\nPress conference - Brisbane\nSUBJECTS: Expanding access to early education in Queensland, $1 billion Building Early Education Fund. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__07.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=16)` |\n| 15 per cent | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n1 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Amanda Rishworth MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\nEarly childhood educators receive 15 per cent pay rise\nEarly education and care services to close from 5pm a few times a year for mandatory safety training\nFrom next year, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services can close from 5pm on a few days each year to conduct mandatory chi | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)` |\n| 15 per cent | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n2 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Rebecca White MP\nRead more:\nNew suburban university study hub opens in Sorell\nEarly childhood educators receive 15 per cent pay rise\nThe 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. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)` |\n| $910,000 | Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n7 July 2022\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nGreater funding to support student equity in higher education\nSimpson Prize secured\nThe Australian Government has confirmed it will invest $910,000 to fund the Simpson Prize for the next four years in recognition of its importance to history education. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__06.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=45)` |\n| $170.1 million, 170.1 million | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMr Matt Gregg MP\nRead more:\nA new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n1 | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)` |\n| $10 million, $1 billion, 10 million, 1 billion | Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n13 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nMore child care services meeting quality standards\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 February 2026\nM | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)` |\n| $25.5 million, $1 billion, $5 million, 6.5 per cent, 25.5 million, 1 billion | Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n31 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nNew data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nThe Albanese and Rockliff Governments have reached a historic agreement for $25.5 million through the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)` |\n| 3.2 million, 20 per cent | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n12 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nDavid Smith MP\nRead more:\nNew Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nWe promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent. | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)` |\n| 3.2 million, 20 per cent | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP\nThe Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP\nRead more:\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nSupporting early childhood education in Alice Springs\nA 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 l | `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)` |\n| $1 billion, 1 billion | Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n15 April 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Kristy McBain MP\nRead more:\nNew regional university study hub opens in Tumut\nExpanding access to early education in the Huon Valley\nThe Albanese and Rockliff Governments along with the Huon Valley Council have reached an historic agreement under the $1 billion Building Early Education Fund to deliver a new early childhood…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia R | `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nMore access to early education for Victorian families\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nApplications are now open for the Professional Development Subsidy and Paid Practicum Subsidy to support the development and retention of the highly skilled early childhood education and care…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nEarly educators embrace new safety training\nOver 180,000 early educators have now completed new mandatory child safety training within two months of it becoming available, with workers reporting very high satisfaction with the…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n12 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nDavid Smith MP\nRead more:\nNew Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nWe promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n2 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Rebecca White MP\nRead more:\nNew suburban university study hub opens in Sorell\nEarly childhood educators receive 15 per cent pay rise\nThe 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.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)`\n- K�>���\u001ab��\b��\u0004�Y�Z[L�09\u001f��A^\u0011�\u0010��KX>�ƪ�#��� a ��\u0004�]T\u0017���np�\u0011�+\"\u0010�\u0012�g�w��e1�@b�+\"\u0010�\u0012�g��\u001a��\u001eHj�&�%\u0010�\u0012�� 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}�!t���\u0017�&�\u0018���R�^����p �ԄBX��\u0019�x�\u000e\u000f���\u0010W�w%aݨ\"�� �'�Xy�\u0016}�t���6Q����~\u0006�'�\\��\f!,���������Ѽ������\u0005M�t��ݵ_?��]L5�f�\u0017����x����������\u0019f\u0005BX�\u0010�I�\u0019�\u001c|}�=�PB(|��R�\nM�9V� |q\f��¿`tw\u0015ʱIs_\bK�_���Ќol�Gb�yIHx�DG`)ⱋ��+��;�\u0011XK\u001eB�7\b�E�[\u0012��\u0010��IX�I;��^Qo_\u0010V�A\u001d\u0012](���\n�7TN>�\u0018���玲\f��~��K�\u001d�w�\u0010��?�X��o-|\u0006��/\u0003��[��i�\u0007ǡU�\u0018�4V��o��S�X���_�H\"�\u0016��\u0010�\u0012�\u0017 �_vz�o���v�\u0016�\u0006:elg����\u0012��Jt/�zNy��z\u0012v�_��\u0017k���t\u0017�\u0012�'Qg��&޲5�Z�\u001c�d\u001f�\f����w*�_�@�|���b��a�Z�w�������$Mw!,�G���\u0016J\u000b5�_���D\fp؍�͝�D\u0018{�u[0>8V\u001d�\u001b_\u0010�N�γ��\u001f+\u0012�\n�> 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MP\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Tim Ayres\nRead more:\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\n49 young people appointed to 2026 Youth Advisory Groups\nForty-nine young Australians will come together in Canberra this week to begin working with and advising the Albanese Labor Government on key policy issues as part of the 2026 Youth Advisory…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 March 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\n2026 NAPLAN Tests Begin for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9\nNew round of university places for future Australian doctors\nThe Albanese Government is continuing its investment in future GPs, with another competitive grant round now open to allocate government‑funded university medical places.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMr Matt Gregg MP\nRead more:\nA new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nCommunity-run centre to open in Kowanyama\nA community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n16 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nMore Australians to start uni in 2026\nArrival of students brings ECU City to life\nThe 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.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n13 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nMore child care services meeting quality standards\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nMs Yvette Berry MLA\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nATEC legislation passes House\nLegislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) passed through the House of Representatives today.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n31 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nNew data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n30 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Jo Palmer MLC\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nHome\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n26 January 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\n2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nCancer treatment that directly targets cancer cells, stronger drones to help fight bushfires and universal EV chargers were among 174 research projects announced under round two of Australia…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nProtecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers\nThe Australian Government will ban the payment of commissions to education agents for international student transfers.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__04.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=3)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n25 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nResults are in: First school report card\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\nThe Australian Government is set to begin treaty negotiations on association to Horizon Europe, which will give Australian organisations access to the world’s largest pooled research fund in 2027…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n24 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Anthony Albanese MP\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Tim Ayres\nRead more:\nNew Horizon for Australian research and innovation\n49 young people appointed to 2026 Youth Advisory Groups\nForty-nine young Australians will come together in Canberra this week to begin working with and advising the Albanese Labor Government on key policy issues as part of the 2026 Youth Advisory…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 March 2026\nMinisters:\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n26 January 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nRead more:\n2026 Young Australian of the Year Nedd Brockmann\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nCancer treatment that directly targets cancer cells, stronger drones to help fight bushfires and universal EV chargers were among 174 research projects announced under round two of Australia…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n23 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nBacking research for real-world challenges\nProtecting international students by banning agent commission payments for transfers\nThe Australian Government will ban the payment of commissions to education agents for international student transfers.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__04.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=3)`\n- The Council will develop new ‘University Governance Principles and Recommendations’ based on 10 priority areas identified by Education Ministers, designed to enhance the accountability, transparency, engagement and representation of university governing bodies.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/clare/strengthening-university-governance)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 April 2026\nMinisters:\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nMore access to early education for Victorian families\nProfessional development support for teachers and educators\nApplications are now open for the Professional Development Subsidy and Paid Practicum Subsidy to support the development and retention of the highly skilled early childhood education and care…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n28 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(https://ministers.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/dese-default-social.png)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 March 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\n2026 NAPLAN Tests Begin for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9\nNew round of university places for future Australian doctors\nThe Albanese Government is continuing its investment in future GPs, with another competitive grant round now open to allocate government‑funded university medical places.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__02.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=1)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nMr Matt Gregg MP\nRead more:\nA new gymnasium for Croydon Primary School\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n19 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Lizzie Blandthorn MP\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Victoria\nCommunity-run centre to open in Kowanyama\nA community-run early childhood education and care service has opened in Kowanyama, creating more opportunities for children in the Far North Queensland community.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n13 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nMore child care services meeting quality standards\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 February 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nMs Yvette Berry MLA\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Whitlam\nATEC legislation passes House\nLegislation to establish the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) passed through the House of Representatives today.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Applications to study undergraduate teaching in 2026 have jumped 6.5 per cent and domestic undergraduate…\nRelease type:\nMedia Release\nDate:\n31 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nRead more:\nNew data shows more Australians choosing to study teaching\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nThe 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…\nRelease type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n30 January 2026\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nSenator the Hon Dr Jess Walsh\nThe Hon Jo Palmer MLC\nRead more:\nExpanding access to early education in Tasmania\nHome\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__03.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=2)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n12 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nDavid Smith MP\nRead more:\nNew Regional University Study Hub opens on Norfolk Island\nMore than 3.2 million Australians’ student debt now cut by 20 per cent\nWe promised it and we have delivered it.More than 3.2 million Australians have now had their student debt cut by 20 per cent.\n Source: `pages/ministerial-releases-index__05.html (https://ministers.education.gov.au/?release_type=15&page=4)`\n- Release type:\nJoint \nMedia Release\nDate:\n11 December 2025\nMinisters:\nThe Hon Jason Clare MP\nThe Hon Andrew Giles MP\nThe Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP\nRead more:\nMore than 3.2 million 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