E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on 2GB with Michael McLaren Topics: Cost of child care and the Turnbull Government’s new child care package 15/01/2018 04:31PM Michael McLaren: Well, stories around everywhere today about cost of living pressures, but look, I guess most of you don’t need the newspapers to tell you that the price of a bunch…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Adelaide Topics: Turnbull Government’s new child care package 14/01/2018 12:20PM Simon Birmingham: Thanks for coming today. What we’ve seen today is a sign of embarrassing desperation from Amanda Rishworth and the Labor Party in their attacks on the Turnbull Government’s child care reforms. Our child care reforms are going to benefit…
New university students are being urged to do their homework as they receive offers, after new data released today shows differences in the job prospects and satisfaction levels between areas of study. Minister for Education and Training, Simon Birmingham said with thousands of students finding out from today whether they’ve been accepted into their course…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Adelaide Topics: Results of the 2017 graduate outcomes survey; Investment in the pacific region; Welfare payments; Skilling Australians Fund 12/01/2018 11:30AM Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming today. The Government’s today released the 2017 Graduate Outcome Survey data, which is a reminder, as many young Australians are contemplating their university…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on 6PR mornings with Gareth Parker Topics: New data on child care fees; University student employer survey results; 09/01/2018 09:06AM Gareth Parker: Child care costs: they are – for parents – one of the biggest line items in the family budget. Is there perhaps some relief on the way? My next guest…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on FIVEaa breakfast with Tony Pilkington Topics: Martin Hamilton-Smith 08/01/2018 08:30AM Tony Pilkington: He’s called in the Federal Education Minister, South Australian Senator, Simon Birmingham joins us right now. Senator, good morning, how are you? Simon Birmingham: G’day Pilko. I’m great thank you and yourself? Tony Pilkington: Ok, you wanted the right…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop Interview, Adelaide Topics: University student employer survey results; Susan Lamb; Negative Gearing; New funding for child and youth mental health 08/01/2018 1:15PM Simon Birmingham: Thanks very much for coming. The release today of new data around employer satisfaction with university graduates is a demonstration of the real importance of Australian universities…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on the Channel 9 Today with Sylvia Jeffreys Topics: New funding for child and youth mental health; University student employer survey results; New data on child care fees 08/01/2018 07:33AM Sylvia Jeffreys: The Turnbull Government will today announce a major funding package to tackle mental health issues in school-aged children. One-hundred and…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC AM with Kim Landers Topics: Negative gearing; University student employer survey results 08/01/2018 07:13AM Kim Landers: The largest survey of employers and employees about the quality of higher education has been released. Funded by the Federal Department of Education, it raises some questions about the value of some degrees. Ninety-seven…
A new survey out today of more than 4000 employers across Australia outlines employer impressions of the skills and knowledge of our higher education graduates. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the 2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey results were encouraging but also reinforce the need to ensure our higher education institutions are focused on…