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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 | 40 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Department of Education Reconciliation Action Plan\nCreated:\n5 September 2023\nModified:\n5 September 2023\nThe Reconciliation Action Plan August 2023-25 promotes the department’s vision for a reconciled Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and heritages are valued and accepted as a foundation for unity, equality, and enduring positive change.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/reconciliation-action-plan)`\n- 28 January 2026\nPutting student safety first: New National Code explained at O-Week\n23 January 2026\nAEA Ignite grants awarded to support research commercialisation\n21 January 2026\nAustralia and UK Strengthen Education Partnership\n16 January 2026\n3 Day Guarantee is now in effect\n5 January 2026\nApplications open for the 2026 Tertiary Access Payment\n5 January 2026\nNew regulator to support student and staff safety in higher education\n2 January 2026\nEmpowering regional and remote students to pursue higher education\n17 December 2025\nNational PhD program driving impact\n17 December 2025\nNew early childhood service opens in Alice Springs\n16 December 2025\nOfficial testing of the National Educator Register commences\n15 December 2025\nNew study hubs expand student pathways to university\n5 December 2025\nLandmark national legislation passed to strengthen child safety in early education\n3 December 2025\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- It also outlines how we will measure our performance, and the strategies we will employ to achieve our purpose for the 2025-2029 forward years.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- It also outlines how we will measure our performance, and the strategies we will employ to achieve our purpose for the 2025-29 forward years.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202526-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- 28 January 2026\nPutting student safety first: New National Code explained at O-Week\n23 January 2026\nAEA Ignite grants awarded to support research commercialisation\n21 January 2026\nAustralia and UK Strengthen Education Partnership\n16 January 2026\n3 Day Guarantee is now in effect\n5 January 2026\nApplications open for the 2026 Tertiary Access Payment\n5 January 2026\nNew regulator to support student and staff safety in higher education\n2 January 2026\nEmpowering regional and remote students to pursue higher education\n17 December 2025\nNational PhD program driving impact\n17 December 2025\nNew early childhood service opens in Alice Springs\n16 December 2025\nOfficial testing of the National Educator Register commences\n15 December 2025\nNew study hubs expand student pathways to university\n5 December 2025\nLandmark national legislation passed to strengthen child safety in early education\n3 December 2025\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- E\"\"%�J��+Tߋ�}��I����j��1�f@wO�Px��}\u0004A�ܝ�c\u0013\b�ШT\u0014E)(�x��\u0001?BM}��'\u001fs_\u0013ӳNܼ���A��(�\u0006���J�C��\"�v�PH�3����\u0003��gg�>(��w\u000fL���-\u001a��ɤ�_�D\"!Vl�R?\u001bΐ`�N��_�o\u0013��� \u0012�E\\1�A��ry����fF˧�\u001e\u0016�F \u0014N\u001e�w|P���ץ��#\b�UX� `���n�v���?r��D\"���92�ӷ�f��(���:iU�\u0004ê�\u001b�\u001b�iT��׈\u001d���d8R\u0019�E'n�o���53r���8~\u0001|\u0001A� �.\u0012�D$\u0016c\u0013K>�\u001b�]�����b�\u0018\u001f������������1���1in\u000b����\u0010��in�;:����(\u001du���_G�8��ø����@\u0010d������\u00137�\u0013\u001bw��2:�\u000f/�\n���\u001e���]ƾ��*Q�����z\u001aj�\u0016\u000f;�\u0007\u0007\"·\u001f �\"�K^%�4~q����'����b���}\u001c���ʝ80`zHkc��}�mD�����ǑbE%$痖���/\u0018;����\u0017\u0014\u0003_4t�S��@�P�z���d;w�\u00106�)\u0012��W^\u001a�*\u0016K\n�+�\\���G[\n|\u001e\u001e���f�:x��Е�D�TU�\u001f��k��St\u001am\\�\u00137\u001e4�r�\f����\f�\u0006����L�QEb��֧\u0004\n9+���k�}�ܾ\u0013�Aߦd?�h�5��b\f�P\u001457�%6N \u000e��t�Q)\u0002��DW�؎O�h�\\\u001bj� �m�\u0005‘��\u0001<������\u001a�Z�\u0002�����a\u0003�\f���D렱b�8����A}'\n�j� [S�?;�WT�ֽ��J*�@(r�67��lj�(�m�����\u0007��\u0001���\"V�C�\f�gC����jJ\nD�5=\n�/7\f�n<�.*��2�7��\u0014����t�ih\u0014\bE俐��d� aA��m�\u0007����)��\u001e����O�\u0012\u001c�'�\u001958����ڜ#�JJ�N��#�!�8f�:\u0003|=/�B��\u0011K$��e�t�\u0011\u0001=�\u001c<��\n����7�޴�b�\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__25.html (https://www.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/2022-09/generic_education.png)`\n- Previous Plans\nPrevious Education Corporate Plans can be found at:\nDepartment of Education 2025–26 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2024–25 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2023–24 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied)\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 (published in August 2022)\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2021–22\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2020–21\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2019–20\nDepartment of Education and Training Corporate Plan 2018–19\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2023–24 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(594.49kb)\nCreation Date\n29 August 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202324-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied) – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.85mb)\nCreation Date\n27 June 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202223-varied-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.69mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2022\nModified date\n13 September 2022\nFile Reference\nESE22/3882.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2022-23-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- 28 January 2026\nPutting student safety first: New National Code explained at O-Week\n23 January 2026\nAEA Ignite grants awarded to support research commercialisation\n21 January 2026\nAustralia and UK Strengthen Education Partnership\n16 January 2026\n3 Day Guarantee is now in effect\n5 January 2026\nApplications open for the 2026 Tertiary Access Payment\n5 January 2026\nNew regulator to support student and staff safety in higher education\n2 January 2026\nEmpowering regional and remote students to pursue higher education\n17 December 2025\nNational PhD program driving impact\n17 December 2025\nNew early childhood service opens in Alice Springs\n16 December 2025\nOfficial testing of the National Educator Register commences\n15 December 2025\nNew study hubs expand student pathways to university\n5 December 2025\nLandmark national legislation passed to strengthen child safety in early education\n3 December 2025\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- E\"\"%�J��+Tߋ�}��I����j��1�f@wO�Px��}\u0004A�ܝ�c\u0013\b�ШT\u0014E)(�x��\u0001?BM}��'\u001fs_\u0013ӳNܼ���A��(�\u0006���J�C��\"�v�PH�3����\u0003��gg�>(��w\u000fL���-\u001a��ɤ�_�D\"!Vl�R?\u001bΐ`�N��_�o\u0013��� \u0012�E\\1�A��ry����fF˧�\u001e\u0016�F \u0014N\u001e�w|P���ץ��#\b�UX� `���n�v���?r��D\"���92�ӷ�f��(���:iU�\u0004ê�\u001b�\u001b�iT��׈\u001d���d8R\u0019�E'n�o���53r���8~\u0001|\u0001A� �.\u0012�D$\u0016c\u0013K>�\u001b�]�����b�\u0018\u001f������������1���1in\u000b����\u0010��in�;:����(\u001du���_G�8��ø����@\u0010d������\u00137�\u0013\u001bw��2:�\u000f/�\n���\u001e���]ƾ��*Q�����z\u001aj�\u0016\u000f;�\u0007\u0007\"·\u001f �\"�K^%�4~q����'����b���}\u001c���ʝ80`zHkc��}�mD�����ǑbE%$痖���/\u0018;����\u0017\u0014\u0003_4t�S��@�P�z���d;w�\u00106�)\u0012��W^\u001a�*\u0016K\n�+�\\���G[\n|\u001e\u001e���f�:x��Е�D�TU�\u001f��k��St\u001am\\�\u00137\u001e4�r�\f����\f�\u0006����L�QEb��֧\u0004\n9+���k�}�ܾ\u0013�Aߦd?�h�5��b\f�P\u001457�%6N \u000e��t�Q)\u0002��DW�؎O�h�\\\u001bj� �m�\u0005‘��\u0001<������\u001a�Z�\u0002�����a\u0003�\f���D렱b�8����A}'\n�j� [S�?;�WT�ֽ��J*�@(r�67��lj�(�m�����\u0007��\u0001���\"V�C�\f�gC����jJ\nD�5=\n�/7\f�n<�.*��2�7��\u0014����t�ih\u0014\bE俐��d� aA��m�\u0007����)��\u001e����O�\u0012\u001c�'�\u001958����ڜ#�JJ�N��#�!�8f�:\u0003|=/�B��\u0011K$��e�t�\u0011\u0001=�\u001c<��\n����7�޴�b�\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__25.html (https://www.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/2022-09/generic_education.png)`\n- Previous Plans\nPrevious Education Corporate Plans can be found at:\nDepartment of Education 2025–26 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2024–25 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2023–24 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied)\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 (published in August 2022)\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2021–22\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2020–21\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2019–20\nDepartment of Education and Training Corporate Plan 2018–19\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2023–24 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(594.49kb)\nCreation Date\n29 August 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202324-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied) – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.85mb)\nCreation Date\n27 June 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202223-varied-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.69mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2022\nModified date\n13 September 2022\nFile Reference\nESE22/3882.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2022-23-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2021-22 Corporate Plan\nas a\nPDF\n(1.42mb)\nCreation Date\n23 August 2021\nModified date\n8 October 2021\nCreator\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202122-corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2020-21 Corporate Plan\nas a\nPDF\n(1.13mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2020\nModified date\n13 October 2020\nCreator\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nPublication Category\nDepartmental document\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__06.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2020-21-corporate-plan)`\n- Department's Corporate Plan for the period of 2018-19 to 2021-22\nDownload\nCorporate Plan 2018-19\nas a\nPDF\n(4.34mb)\nCreation Date\n24 August 2018\nFOI Reference\nD18/612762\nStream\nThe Department\nCreator\nDepartment of Education and Training\nPublication Category\nDepartmental document\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__08.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/corporate-plan-2018-19)`\n- Show me content related to…\nKeywords\nCategory\nCategory\nAEA\nAnalysis\nCase study\nChild care subsidy\nConsultation\nEarly education and child care\nHigher Education\nIndigenous\nInternational\nMicroCred Seeker\nNational\nNCRIS\nRegional\nRemote\nResearch\nSchools\nTeachers\nThe Department\nUniversities\nWomen in STEM\nYouth\nFrom\nearliest date posted\nTo\nlatest date posted\nSearch\nClear filter\nShaping new pathways through the Family Day Care Capability Trial\n4 May 2026\nSubsidies now open to support early childhood workforce training\n29 April 2026\nAustralian Tertiary Education Commission formally established\n29 April 2026\n2026 Dorothea Mackellar poetry awards open\n28 April 2026\nCelebrating teachers making a difference in education\n23 April 2026\nAccelerating innovation: Advancing Australia’s health research\n23 April 2026\nNew resources to support high-quality delivery of FEE-FREE Uni Ready courses\n23 April 2026\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Issue for Consideration 10\nConsider extending the implementation timeline for the release of the Direct Measure of Income calculation from the current two months to 14 months to provide regional, rural and remote schools and families with sufficient time to respond appropriately to any impact that may result from changes in the calculation.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__26.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/regional-education-commissioner-issues-consideration-2024)`\n- 28 January 2026\nPutting student safety first: New National Code explained at O-Week\n23 January 2026\nAEA Ignite grants awarded to support research commercialisation\n21 January 2026\nAustralia and UK Strengthen Education Partnership\n16 January 2026\n3 Day Guarantee is now in effect\n5 January 2026\nApplications open for the 2026 Tertiary Access Payment\n5 January 2026\nNew regulator to support student and staff safety in higher education\n2 January 2026\nEmpowering regional and remote students to pursue higher education\n17 December 2025\nNational PhD program driving impact\n17 December 2025\nNew early childhood service opens in Alice Springs\n16 December 2025\nOfficial testing of the National Educator Register commences\n15 December 2025\nNew study hubs expand student pathways to university\n5 December 2025\nLandmark national legislation passed to strengthen child safety in early education\n3 December 2025\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- It also outlines how we will measure our performance, and the strategies we will employ to achieve our purpose for the 2025-2029 forward years.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- It also outlines how we will measure our performance, and the strategies we will employ to achieve our purpose for the 2025-29 forward years.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202526-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- It also outlines how we will measure our performance, and the strategies we will employ to achieve our purpose for the 2024-28 forward years.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202425-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- E\"\"%�J��+Tߋ�}��I����j��1�f@wO�Px��}\u0004A�ܝ�c\u0013\b�ШT\u0014E)(�x��\u0001?BM}��'\u001fs_\u0013ӳNܼ���A��(�\u0006���J�C��\"�v�PH�3����\u0003��gg�>(��w\u000fL���-\u001a��ɤ�_�D\"!Vl�R?\u001bΐ`�N��_�o\u0013��� \u0012�E\\1�A��ry����fF˧�\u001e\u0016�F \u0014N\u001e�w|P���ץ��#\b�UX� `���n�v���?r��D\"���92�ӷ�f��(���:iU�\u0004ê�\u001b�\u001b�iT��׈\u001d���d8R\u0019�E'n�o���53r���8~\u0001|\u0001A� 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(https://www.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/2022-09/generic_education.png)`\n- Previous Plans\nPrevious Education Corporate Plans can be found at:\nDepartment of Education 2025–26 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2024–25 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2023–24 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied)\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 (published in August 2022)\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2021–22\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2020–21\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2019–20\nDepartment of Education and Training Corporate Plan 2018–19\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2023–24 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(594.49kb)\nCreation Date\n29 August 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202324-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied) – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.85mb)\nCreation Date\n27 June 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202223-varied-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.69mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2022\nModified date\n13 September 2022\nFile Reference\nESE22/3882.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2022-23-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2021-22 Corporate Plan\nas a\nPDF\n(1.42mb)\nCreation Date\n23 August 2021\nModified date\n8 October 2021\nCreator\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202122-corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2020-21 Corporate Plan\nas a\nPDF\n(1.13mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2020\nModified date\n13 October 2020\nCreator\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nPublication Category\nDepartmental document\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__06.html 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`pages/announcements-index__29.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/announcements/2023-regional-education-commissioner-annual-report-released)`\n- Previous Plans\nPrevious Education Corporate Plans can be found at:\nDepartment of Education 2025–26 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2024–25 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2023–24 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied)\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 (published in August 2022)\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2021–22\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2020–21\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2019–20\nDepartment of Education and Training Corporate Plan 2018–19\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2023–24 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(594.49kb)\nCreation Date\n29 August 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202324-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied) – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.85mb)\nCreation Date\n27 June 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202223-varied-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.69mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2022\nModified date\n13 September 2022\nFile Reference\nESE22/3882.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2022-23-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2021-22 Corporate Plan\nas a\nPDF\n(1.42mb)\nCreation Date\n23 August 2021\nModified date\n8 October 2021\nCreator\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202122-corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2020-21 Corporate Plan\nas a\nPDF\n(1.13mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2020\nModified date\n13 October 2020\nCreator\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nPublication Category\nDepartmental document\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__06.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2020-21-corporate-plan)`\n- Department's Corporate Plan for the period of 2018-19 to 2021-22\nDownload\nCorporate Plan 2018-19\nas a\nPDF\n(4.34mb)\nCreation Date\n24 August 2018\nFOI Reference\nD18/612762\nStream\nThe Department\nCreator\nDepartment of Education and Training\nPublication Category\nDepartmental document\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__08.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/corporate-plan-2018-19)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Issue for Consideration 16\nUndertake an audit of regional universities’ physical and digital infrastructure to determine the scale of the investment needed to ensure regional universities have the facilities to support tertiary education access and attainment, whilst also enabling the universities’ social and economic contribution to their local communities\nCross-sector\nIssue for Consideration 17\nCreate a new program in First Nations communities to establish Distance Assistance Study Hubs (DASHs) to support On Country distance education learning for First Nations students, potentially commencing through a pilot, based on the principles of the Regional University Study Hubs program.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__26.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/regional-education-commissioner-issues-consideration-2024)`\n- Issue for Consideration 11\nAmend the Independent Youth Allowance eligibility criteria for regional students so that regional and remote students who need to relocate from home for tertiary study, beyond an appropriately determined distance, qualify as independent (replacing the current criteria that requires a regional or remote student to have worked at least 15 hours a week for a minimum of 2 years or earned 75% or more of wage Level A of the National Training Wage Schedule over a 14-month period to demonstrate independence).\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__27.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/issues-consideration-2023)`\n- 28 January 2026\nPutting student safety first: New National Code explained at O-Week\n23 January 2026\nAEA Ignite grants awarded to support research commercialisation\n21 January 2026\nAustralia and UK Strengthen Education Partnership\n16 January 2026\n3 Day Guarantee is now in effect\n5 January 2026\nApplications open for the 2026 Tertiary Access Payment\n5 January 2026\nNew regulator to support student and staff safety in higher education\n2 January 2026\nEmpowering regional and remote students to pursue higher education\n17 December 2025\nNational PhD program driving impact\n17 December 2025\nNew early childhood service opens in Alice Springs\n16 December 2025\nOfficial testing of the National Educator Register commences\n15 December 2025\nNew study hubs expand student pathways to university\n5 December 2025\nLandmark national legislation passed to strengthen child safety in early education\n3 December 2025\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- This may include:\ndesigning a system to provide block funding for ECEC in regional, rural and remote areas where fluctuating demand can create financial instability\nexploring solutions to support the provision of high-quality care in thin markets\nincreasing the current legislative limits on educators and children in an approved Family Day Care venue, such as a council building, to allow two approved Family Day Care educators to care for no more than 14 children\nallowing for an In Home Care educator to care for children from more than one family at the same time in remote areas\nconsidering the delivery of online education combined with in-person care in thin markets\nexpanding access to mobile childcare services and mobile playgroups\nIssue for Consideration 2\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__26.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/regional-education-commissioner-issues-consideration-2024)`\n- Issue for Consideration 5\nTo ensure that all students living in remote First Nations communities where there is no secondary school can access secondary education options, consider demand-driven funding for boarding school scholarships for First Nations students from regional, rural and remote areas\nIssue for Consideration 6\nElevate First Nations assistant teachers to ‘partner’ teachers as a reflection of the importance of their cultural knowledge and expertise, and to help create a sustainable workforce in First Nations communities\nIssue for Consideration 7\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__26.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/regional-education-commissioner-issues-consideration-2024)`\n- Issue for Consideration 10\nConsider extending the implementation timeline for the release of the Direct Measure of Income calculation from the current two months to 14 months to provide regional, rural and remote schools and families with sufficient time to respond appropriately to any impact that may result from changes in the calculation.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__26.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/regional-education-commissioner-issues-consideration-2024)`\n- Cross-sector\nIssue for Consideration 17\nNoting the importance of timely and relevant careers advice to students and its pivotal role in building aspiration and improving attainment rates:\nundertake a national audit to investigate the accessibility, effectiveness and quality of current careers advice delivery to primary and secondary school students, including identifying good practices\nconsider how local councils, Regional University Study Hubs and other community organisations can implement strategies to improve the timeliness, accessibility and quality of careers advice.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__27.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/issues-consideration-2023)`\n- E\"\"%�J��+Tߋ�}��I����j��1�f@wO�Px��}\u0004A�ܝ�c\u0013\b�ШT\u0014E)(�x��\u0001?BM}��'\u001fs_\u0013ӳNܼ���A��(�\u0006���J�C��\"�v�PH�3����\u0003��gg�>(��w\u000fL���-\u001a��ɤ�_�D\"!Vl�R?\u001bΐ`�N��_�o\u0013��� \u0012�E\\1�A��ry����fF˧�\u001e\u0016�F \u0014N\u001e�w|P���ץ��#\b�UX� `���n�v���?r��D\"���92�ӷ�f��(���:iU�\u0004ê�\u001b�\u001b�iT��׈\u001d���d8R\u0019�E'n�o���53r���8~\u0001|\u0001A� 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(https://www.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/2022-09/generic_education.png)`\n- Issue for Consideration 2\nExtend the Assistance for Isolated Children – Distance Education (AIC-DE) allowance to 3–4-year-olds undertaking an approved pre-compulsory distance education program to reduce the financial burden for remote families who have no option other than to deliver the preschool program themselves.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__27.html (https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/issues-consideration-2023)`\n- Previous Plans\nPrevious Education Corporate Plans can be found at:\nDepartment of Education 2025–26 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2024–25 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2023–24 Corporate Plan\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied)\nDepartment of Education 2022–23 (published in August 2022)\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2021–22\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2020–21\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment Corporate Plan 2019–20\nDepartment of Education and Training Corporate Plan 2018–19\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2023–24 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(594.49kb)\nCreation Date\n29 August 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202324-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan (varied) – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.85mb)\nCreation Date\n27 June 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202223-varied-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2022–23 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(1.69mb)\nCreation Date\n31 August 2022\nModified date\n13 September 2022\nFile Reference\nESE22/3882.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2022-23-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n- Download\n2021-22 Corporate Plan\nas a\nPDF\n(1.42mb)\nCreation Date\n23 August 2021\nModified date\n8 October 2021\nCreator\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education, Skills and Employment\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202122-corporate-plan)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- 28 January 2026\nPutting student safety first: New National Code explained at O-Week\n23 January 2026\nAEA Ignite grants awarded to support research commercialisation\n21 January 2026\nAustralia and UK Strengthen Education Partnership\n16 January 2026\n3 Day Guarantee is now in effect\n5 January 2026\nApplications open for the 2026 Tertiary Access Payment\n5 January 2026\nNew regulator to support student and staff safety in higher education\n2 January 2026\nEmpowering regional and remote students to pursue higher education\n17 December 2025\nNational PhD program driving impact\n17 December 2025\nNew early childhood service opens in Alice Springs\n16 December 2025\nOfficial testing of the National Educator Register commences\n15 December 2025\nNew study hubs expand student pathways to university\n5 December 2025\nLandmark national legislation passed to strengthen child safety in early education\n3 December 2025\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- Show me content related to…\nKeywords\nCategory\nCategory\nAEA\nAnalysis\nCase study\nChild care subsidy\nConsultation\nEarly education and child care\nHigher Education\nIndigenous\nInternational\nMicroCred Seeker\nNational\nNCRIS\nRegional\nRemote\nResearch\nSchools\nTeachers\nThe Department\nUniversities\nWomen in STEM\nYouth\nFrom\nearliest date posted\nTo\nlatest date posted\nSearch\nClear filter\nShaping new pathways through the Family Day Care Capability Trial\n4 May 2026\nSubsidies now open to support early childhood workforce training\n29 April 2026\nAustralian Tertiary Education Commission formally established\n29 April 2026\n2026 Dorothea Mackellar poetry awards open\n28 April 2026\nCelebrating teachers making a difference in education\n23 April 2026\nAccelerating innovation: Advancing Australia’s health research\n23 April 2026\nNew resources to support high-quality delivery of FEE-FREE Uni Ready courses\n23 April 2026\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- 23 March 2026\nRegional University Study Hubs shine spotlight on graduating students\n17 March 2026\nShaping a safer future in higher education; Michele Clark leads the GBV Regulator\n12 March 2026\nSupport that sparks opportunity: celebrating women’s achievements this International Women’s Day\n6 March 2026\nStudy closer, go further: new Suburban University Study Hubs open to expand university access for students\n2 March 2026\nNew online safety module released for young learners\n26 February 2026\nNew resources released to support calmer, more focused classrooms\n20 February 2026\nNew early childhood service opens in Far North Queensland to support local families\n19 February 2026\nMilestone report outlines key measures to prevent racism in Australian universities\n17 February 2026\nEmpowering the next generation of STEM innovators\n11 February 2026\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom)`\n- Legal Services Expenditure\nParagraph 11.1 (ba) of the\nLegal Service Directions 2017\nrequires that, by 30 October each year, agencies make publicly available records of the legal services expenditure for the previous financial year.\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-us)`\n- Gifts and Benefits Register\nGifts and benefits accepted by staff in the department with a value exceeding $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-us)`\n- E\"\"%�J��+Tߋ�}��I����j��1�f@wO�Px��}\u0004A�ܝ�c\u0013\b�ШT\u0014E)(�x��\u0001?BM}��'\u001fs_\u0013ӳNܼ���A��(�\u0006���J�C��\"�v�PH�3����\u0003��gg�>(��w\u000fL���-\u001a��ɤ�_�D\"!Vl�R?\u001bΐ`�N��_�o\u0013��� \u0012�E\\1�A��ry����fF˧�\u001e\u0016�F \u0014N\u001e�w|P���ץ��#\b�UX� 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(https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan)`\n- Download\n2023–24 Corporate Plan – Department of Education\nas a\nPDF\n(594.49kb)\nCreation Date\n29 August 2023\nFile Reference\nESE23/89396\nCreator\nDepartment of Education\nPublisher\nDepartment of Education\nLanguage\nEnglish / Australian English\nCoverage\nAustralia\nWe aim to provide documents in an accessible format.\n Source: `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html (https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202324-corporate-plan-department-education)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-us\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/announcements/regional-education-commissioner\n- `pages/announcements-index__23.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au//announcements/regional-education-commissioner\n- `pages/announcements-index__24.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/announcements/regional-education-commissioner\n- `pages/announcements-index__25.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/sites/default/files/images/2022-09/generic_education.png\n- `pages/announcements-index__26.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/regional-education-commissioner-issues-consideration-2024\n- `pages/announcements-index__27.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/issues-consideration-2023\n- `pages/announcements-index__28.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/rec-annual-reports/issues-consideration-2022\n- `pages/announcements-index__29.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/announcements/2023-regional-education-commissioner-annual-report-released\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/corporate-plan\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202526-corporate-plan-department-education\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202425-corporate-plan-department-education\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202324-corporate-plan-department-education\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202223-varied-corporate-plan-department-education\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2022-23-corporate-plan-department-education\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/202122-corporate-plan\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2020-21-corporate-plan\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/2019-20-corporate-plan\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/corporate-plan-2018-19\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner\n- `pages/ministers.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/our-ministers\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/data-statistics-and-publications\n- `pages/reviews-index.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/corporate-reporting/information-publication-scheme-ips/public-reviews-and-consultations\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/reconciliation-action-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/reconciliation-action-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/node/49\n- `pages/strategies-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/reconciliation-commitment\n- `pages/strategies-index__12.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/strategy-and-evaluation\n- `pages/strategies-index__13.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/quality-and-safety/national-quality-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__14.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/early-childhood/about/data-and-reports\n- `pages/strategies-index__15.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/schooling/education-strategy-schools\n- `pages/strategies-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/data-statistics-and-publications\n- `pages/strategies-index__17.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/international-education/australian-strategy-international-education\n- `pages/strategies-index__18.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/esos-framework\n- `pages/strategies-index__19.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/international-education-data-and-research\n- `pages/strategies-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/department-education-reconciliation-action-plan\n- `pages/strategies-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/download/6146/department-education-reconciliation-action-plan/36682/document/docx\n- `pages/strategies-index__22.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/download/6146/department-education-reconciliation-action-plan/34260/document/pdf\n- `pages/structure.html` - pages - https://www.education.gov.au/about-department/resources/organisation-chart\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Regional Education Commissioner - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:26:05.072187+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-004256\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Education\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 40\n- Unique legislation references found: 10\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 9 |\n| Instrument | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Australian Education Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Education+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__15.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- l school tests that students will or may be selected to sit.\nWho manages the NAP\nWhy schools participate\nAustralian and international tests\nLearn more about the National Assessment Program\nSchool\nfunding legislation\nSchool funding is provided in line with the\nAustralian Education Act 2013\n.\nLearn about the Act\nWho can administer or receive funding\nWho oversees the funding\nRead the Australian Education Act 2013\nExplore the Australian\nschool curriculum\nThe Australian Curriculum provides a clear outline of content, achievement standards and oppor\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__15.html`\n\n### Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Education+Services+for+Overseas+Students+Act+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__18.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- sure training providers meet nationally consistent standards in education delivery, facilities and services, and provides tuition fee protection for international students.\nESOS Act\nAustralia provides rigorous protection for international students through the\nEducation Services for Overseas Students Act 2000\n(ESOS Act) and related legislation, which protects and enhances Australia’s reputation for quality education, provides tuition protection and supports the integrity of the student visa program. Breaches are treated seriously, and the penalties can be signific\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__18.html`\n\n### Read the Australian Education Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Read+the+Australian+Education+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__15.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- and international tests\nLearn more about the National Assessment Program\nSchool\nfunding legislation\nSchool funding is provided in line with the\nAustralian Education Act 2013\n.\nLearn about the Act\nWho can administer or receive funding\nWho oversees the funding\nRead the Australian Education Act 2013\nExplore the Australian\nschool curriculum\nThe Australian Curriculum provides a clear outline of content, achievement standards and opportunities for flexible delivery.\nOn 1 April 2022, following a broad ranging review undertaken in 2020-2022, all education min\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__15.html`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- staff in the department with a value exceeding $AUD100.00 (excluding GST).\nSenate order listings\nUnder Senate Orders we must publish information about our appointments and vacancies, contracts, files and grants.\nFreedom of Information (FOI)\nThe object of the\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(the FOI Act) is to give the Australian community access to information held by the Australian Government.\nInformation Publication Scheme (IPS)\nThe Information Publication Scheme (IPS) is established under the\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(FOI Act).\nEvalua\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- The object of the\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(the FOI Act) is to give the Australian community access to information held by the Australian Government.\nInformation Publication Scheme (IPS)\nThe Information Publication Scheme (IPS) is established under the\nFreedom of Information Act 1982\n(FOI Act).\nEvaluations\nPublished evaluation reports and management responses to evaluation results.\nReconciliation Action Plan\nThe department is committed to developing an equitable society that recognises the unique strengths of Australia’s First Nations peo\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Services Expenditure\nParagraph 11.1 (ba) of the\nLegal Service Directions 2017\nrequires that, by 30 October each year, agencies make publicly available records of the 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Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Research+Council+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- a National Student Ombudsman\n31 January 2024\n|\nAustralian Universities Accord\nConsultation on the Draft Action Plan addressing gender-based violence in higher education\n31 January 2024\n|\nAustralian Universities Accord\nSubmissions to proposed amendments to the Australian Research Council Act 2001\n6 November 2023\n|\nHigher Education reviews and consultations\nConsultation on Draft National Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy\n20 November 2023\n|\nNational Research Infrastructure\nConsultation Paper on Implementing Suburban University Study Hubs\n2 Octobe\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n\n### Australian Universities Accord Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Universities+Accord+Review+of+the+Australian+Research+Council+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/reviews-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tion Expert Panel Discussion Paper Submissions\n21 April 2023\n|\nQuality Initial Teacher Education Review\nConsultation on the Accord Discussion Paper\n11 April 2023\n|\nAustralian Universities Accord\nConsultation on the Accord Terms of Reference\n19 December 2022\n|\nAustralian Universities Accord\nReview of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 – Submissions\n14 December 2022\n|\nHigher Education reviews and consultations\nNational Teacher Workforce Action Plan Consultation\n1 December 2022\n|\nTeaching and School Leadership\nStartup Year Consultations\n15 November 2022\n|\nHigher Education Loan Program (HELP)\n Source: `pages/reviews-index.html`\n\n### Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Family+Assistance+Legislation+Amendment+%28Cheaper+Child+Care%29+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/strategies-index__12.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- n in Australia thrive in their early years.\nLearn more about the Early Years Strategy\nRight arrow/chevron\nFamily Assistance Legislation Amendment review\nIn\nMay 2024\nwe commissioned an independent external review of the\nFamily Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Act 2022\n.\nLearn more about the independent review\nRight arrow/chevron\nChild safety review\nIn\n2023\nthe Australian Government instructed ACECQA to review child safety arrangements under the NQF.\nLearn more about the 2023 child safety review\nRight arrow/chevron\nACCC pri\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__12.html`\n\n### Overseas Students (Exempt Courses) Instrument 2021\n\n**Type**: Instrument\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: 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contexts**:\n- egional Education Commissioner 2022 Annual Report now available\n1 May 2023\nIncreasing the number of women in STEM careers\n26 April 2023\nRenewable, versatile spinifex and the future of nanofibres\n26 April 2023\nNew Regional University Centre opens\n21 April 2023\nReview of the Australian Research Council Act 2001 concluded\n20 April 2023\nYouth representatives meet for the first time in Canberra\n14 April 2023\nReview to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System (the Review)\n29 March 2023\nCase study: From the Ground Up\n23 March 2023\nScholarships available to support reg\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__23.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__24.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__25.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__26.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__27.html` (page)\n- 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