The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Board has a new chairperson with Ms Belinda Robinson appointed by Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham. Minister Birmingham said he welcomed the incoming chair and the extensive experience she would bring to the role. “Belinda Robinson’s commitment to education in this country is…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government’s plan for a more sustainable higher education student loans scheme has passed the Parliament, ensuring future generations have access to study opportunities at Australia’s world-class institutions. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the plan ensured Australia’s higher education loan system was accessible and sustainable. “We’re delivering a record…
DetailsJoint release with the Minister for Defence Marise Payne and the Assistant Minister for the Environment Melissa Price Some of Australia’s best scientists and researchers will commence ground-breaking work to address PFAS contamination in the environment, thanks to new research projects announced today by the Turnbull Government. The nine research projects will share in…
DetailsYoung Australians are set for a $1.5 million boost in support from the Turnbull Government to take advantage of the highly respected Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham announced the extra funding in Darwin at the Clontarf Academy at Sanderson Middle School. Minister Birmingham said the Turnbull Government…
DetailsJoint release with Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud New disease fighting technologies and expanding the emerging Australian native food and medicinal agriculture industries are a major focus of new research funding, announced today by the Turnbull-McCormack Government. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said…
DetailsJoint release with Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg The Turnbull Government has backed two major research initiatives to advance Australia’s world-leading energy storage expertise. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg today announced $7.5 million for two new specialist Research Hubs that…
DetailsJoint release with Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash The Turnbull Government has backed a world-first centre to train and skill the next generation of engineers and graduates to support Western Australia’s mining and resources sector. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister for Jobs and Innovation Senator Michaelia Cash…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has backed 132 new projects to advance developments in key research areas from energy storage, robotics and advances in medical implants right through to coastal management and crop disease prevention. Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham said the $180.4 million funding boost through ARC Future Fellowships, Australian Laureate Fellowships, Industrial Transformation…
DetailsJoint release with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Today we announce the successful applicants for the 2019 New Colombo Plan Mobility Program, supporting the Australian Government’s commitment to deepen two-way engagement between Australia and the Indo-Pacific. In 2019, the New Colombo Plan will support 11,817 students to take part in 792 mobility projects in 36…
DetailsI am pleased to release the report of the independent review into how socio-economic status (SES) scores are calculated for non-government schools, which informs the base level of taxpayer funding they receive. The report recommends technical changes to one element of the formula used to distribute funding for non-government schools and systems, based on…
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