Doorstop interview, Adelaide

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Adelaide  Topics: Teaching of phonics in Australian schools, Islamic College of South Australia and Housing Affordability 13/04/2017 9.30AM Simon Birmingham: I’m thrilled to welcome Nick Gibb, the Minister for School Standards in the United Kingdom here to Lockleys North Primary School today, and importantly to Adelaide and South Australia, my home…

Increasing transparency so students can make more informed choices

Fresh employer and student satisfaction surveys published today provide students with “more information than ever before” to make informed decisions about what and where to study and what prospective employers want. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the surveys would allow students to apply and enter the higher education system with “clear eyes”…

Speech to Australia India Knowledge Partnership Dinner

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Speech to Australia India Knowledge Partnership Dinner 10/04/2017 Simon Birmingham: Thank you very much for that welcome. Ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister Turnbull, ministers, the Indian Government, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen; an absolute pleasure an honour to be with you tonight to celebrate the Australia-India Knowledge Partnerships Dinner. The transfer of knowledge…

Australia and India take action for stronger education partnership

India has pledged to work with the Australian Government, universities and vocational education trainers to establish themselves in India following a successful two-day mission that has also delivered key advancements on ‘train the trainer’ course offerings and research collaboration. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the Turnbull Government had secured important progress on…