New analysis has revealed the suburbs and regions that are the biggest winners from the Turnbull Government’s child care changes that begin tomorrow, 2 July. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said while data showed the average working family would gain an extra $1,300 each year per child, the new analysis highlighted families…
The Australian Government has committed $5 million for the Australia India Institute to drive closer collaboration between Australian and Indian educational institutions. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Indian Minister of Human Resource Development, the Hon Shri Prakash Javadekar announced the funding boost at the Australia India Education Council meeting in Adelaide…
Lower, fairer and simpler taxes for all working Australians, stronger national security laws, improving drought support for Australian farmers and support for 300,000 apprenticeships through the new Skilling Australians Fund are just some of the features of the 43 pieces of legislation the Turnbull Government has steered through the Senate in the three sitting weeks…
Joint release with Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer Relief is in sight for the thousands of families that have been forking out the full fee for child care after their government subsidies ran out months before the end of the financial year. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said new data revealed where…
Joint release with Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews The Turnbull Government has announced the members of an expert panel to review Australia’s Qualifications Framework (AQF) to ensure it continues to meet the needs of students, education providers and employers. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said as part of…
With just weeks to go until thousands of families go to the polls at by-elections across the country, Labor’s Amanda Rishworth has today confirmed her party has no solutions and no policy to fix Australia’s broken child care system. The only thing Ms Rishworth did confirm is that Labor opposes the Turnbull Government’s sweeping…
Joint media release with Minister for Human Services Michael Keenan Parents and carers have just one more week to sign up to the Turnbull Government’s new child care system, which will deliver more support for more families. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said relief for families with the costs of child care…
Labor’s announcement today of $70 million for student places at the USC Moreton Bay feels like we’ve already been here before. In fact, we have. In February this year the LNP made almost the same announcement, committing $69.4 million for 1200 student bachelor places for when the new campus opens in 2020, then 2400…
Joint media release with Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash The Coalition Government is establishing a new Australian Antarctic Science Council to revitalise science research on a new platform, as well as boost Hobart’s position as an Antarctic science hub, and as the premier gateway…
A six-month blitz targeted at dodgy providers within the family day care system has led to serious enforcement action against 151 services and will stop almost $1 billion in taxpayer subsidies flowing out the door. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the Turnbull Government’s latest family day care integrity surge was already set…