A new report from the OECD has confirmed the strength of Australia’s education system and the opportunities it offers. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the OECD’s 2017 Education at a Glance report showed Australia’s education system ranked amongst the world’s best with high levels of access, participation and attainment and strong employment…
Public submissions have opened to a landmark review into boosting student performance in Australian schools. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the public submission process for the Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools led by Mr David Gonski AC will be open until 13 October and urged parents, teachers, students and…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Speech – Address to the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, Canberra 12/09/2017 Simon Birmingham: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my pleasure to be with you this morning and can I begin by thanking Auntie Matilda for her welcome to Ngambri and Ngunawal country, and I give due respect to elders past…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Radio National Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas Topics: Higher education reforms to drive better outcomes for both students and taxpayers; Same-sex marriage 12/09/2017 07:36AM Patricia Karvelas: The debate over university funding will come to a head in Parliament this week, with the Turnbull Government trying to legislate almost $3 billion in budget…