Question: Simon, does this report dictate that our education system's letting people down Simon Birmingham: There are real concerns about the quality that we're getting in terms of literacy and numeracy outcomes from students, which is why as a Government we've really focused on how we lift teacher quality, parental engagement and content of the national…
DetailsKieran Gilbert: Joining me now the Education Minister Simon Birmingham live from Adelaide. Senator Birmingham thank you for joining us for the first time this year, it’s good to see you. First of all, your thoughts on these talks at the White House; how significant for a new Prime Minister meeting with President Obama at…
DetailsMichael McLaren: As I said, regarding languages – the study of languages is declining. I think it’s a shame to see that. The number of students taking on a second language has significantly fallen in the last 50 years from 40 per cent of year 12 students to just 12 per cent today. It’s a…
DetailsNesha O'Neil [Australian Childcare Alliance]: Welcome to Top Ryde Early Learning, we're delighted to be able to be hosting our Local Member John Alexander and the Federal Minister for Early Childhood Simon Birmingham to talk about their second round of the Early Learning Language Applications Program. It's been a fantastic program here at the service.…
DetailsThe success of a trial teaching pre-schoolers another language has set the standard for the Turnbull Government’s moves to inspire young Australians’ interest in science and technology. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said initial feedback from parents, children and educators on the play-based languages learning apps in the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA)…
DetailsIt is a pleasure to join you today. I thank you for this opportunity to open the 2016 Southern Hemisphere Space Studies program. I acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains, the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting today. A special welcome to the leaders in your world of space…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government is spending almost $4 million to expand the national type 1 diabetes database to include regional centres and adults, and support two awards to inspire innovative research. Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham said the $2 million commitment would provide vital support to expand the type 1 diabetes database through…
DetailsNew measures introduced by the Turnbull Government to crackdown on child care operators’ non-compliance will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year, in moves that will ensure child care is more affordable, more accessible and fairer for Australian families. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham today released new statistics showing in the…
DetailsFrom today, people who have benefited from Australian student loans and now live overseas will pay for them the same way as they would if they lived in Australia. Minister for Education and Training Senator Simon Birmingham said it was estimated that up to $30 million was lost annually due to graduates moving overseas and…
DetailsNothing has changed in relation to the Turnbull Government’s policy on schools funding. The Coalition is continuing to deliver record Commonwealth funding for schools of $69 billion over four years, representing growth of 28 per cent to government schools from 2014/15-2018/19. The Turnbull Government remains committed to engaging prior to 2018 in discussions with…
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