Australia’s education exports reached a record $21.8 billion in 2016 – up 17 per cent on 2015. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released today confirm international education is among the key contributors to Australia’s economy with enrolments passing 700,000 for the first time during 2016. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo, said international…
The Federal Liberal-National Government has boosted funding for all Australian schools by more than $1 billion according to new data released today, yet in the same year four states and territories actually reduced their spending on government schools by as much as $56 million. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the official yearly…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on FIVEaa Mornings with Leon Byner Topics: Official data showing SA Government has cut their funding for schools while Coalition Government has been increasing investment in schools; Reforms to boost student outcomes 03/02/2017 11:06AM Leon Byner: Thanks for joining us. Now, I’m very passionate about education, because for me the gateway to…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Adelaide Topics: Official data showing states have cut schools funding while Coalition Government has been increasing investment in schools; Breaches of child care standards; Australia-US relations 03/02/2017 11:30AM Simon Birmingham: I’m sure you’ve all attended press conferences where the State Government’s come out to criticise the level of Federal Government investment…