Schools across the country can now apply for grants from the Turnbull Government to deliver digital literacy programs to students in engaging and innovative ways. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the 2016 Digital Literacy School Grants program supports projects that demonstrate new methods for enhancing digital literacy in schools. “Schools need to…
DetailsA new report from leading international researchers highlights that appropriate levels of funding are important for good student performance, but what’s more important is how that funding is used. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the OECD’s 2016 Education at a Glance report highlighted that Australia has a world-class education system with world-leading…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Channel Ten’s The Project with Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar and Waleed Aly Topics: Same-sex marriage plebiscite 13 September 2016 7:05 PM Carrie Bickmore: Well, Senator Simon Birmingham was in Cabinet when this plan got signed off, and joins us now. Simon, you’ve got the date, you’ve got the question. But do…
DetailsEnhancing students’ scientific inquiry and encouraging innovation in the teaching of bioethics are just some examples of leading edge university teaching recognised at ceremonies across the country over the coming month. A total of 109 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning will be awarded to university academics as part of the Government’s prestigious 2016…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Radio National Drive with Patricia Karvelas Topics: Same-sex marriage plebiscite; Omnibus Savings Bill measures; Superannuation reform; Schools funding 13 September 2016 06:06pm Patricia Karvelas: It’s been a big day in Parliament and it’s still going. So far today, the Government and the Opposition have agreed on a deal to pass…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on 4CA Breakfast with Murray Jones Topics: Construction commencing at the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine; New Colombo Plan scholarships 06/09/2016 07:47 AM AEST Murray Jones: Well, we've got something – well, not really befitting to a minister that he's doing here in the tropical north today, but there is…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on SKY News Live with Kieran Gilbert Topics: Anniversary of the Turnbull Government; National priorities; Omnibus Savings Bill; Banking Royal Commission. 12 September 2016 08.33am Kieran Gilbert: In the meantime let’s have a listen to my interview this morning with the Education Minister Simon Birmingham. This week in Parliament it marked 12…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government will this week introduce a raft of new compliance measures to crackdown on child care service fraud and abuses. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the Turnbull Government will this week introduce strengthened compliance and integrity measures in a “win-win” to protect both children and taxpayers. Minister Birmingham said…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government today announced it will deliver $283.5 million to set up nine new leading research centres focused on boosting productivity and economic growth, helping Australians adapt to the changing environment and lifting health outcomes. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the ARC Centres of Excellence were some of the most prestigious…
DetailsNew Federal Government data has shown significant increases across recent years in the number of higher education students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from regional and rural Australia, Indigenous students and those from low SES areas. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the 2015 higher education student data showed the number of…
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