Initial teacher education discussion paper launched
Today I launched a discussion paper aimed at improving teacher training and lifting Australian school standards
More tertiary education opportunities for students in Wangaratta
The Morrison Government will provide funding to help establish the Country Universities Centre (CUC) Ovens Murray, creating more opportunities for local students to pursue tertiary education studies…
Morrison Government delivers for women
The Morrison Government’s economic plan is delivering for Australian women. On the back of the record female participation rate achieved in April, we now have more women in the workforce than ever.
Ensuring transparency on child care fees
More than 500 child care providers will be removed from the Government’s Child Care Finder website under a Morrison Government crackdown on businesses that aren’t publicly reporting their fees.
Doorstop Interview Parliament House, Canberra
Topics: Labour force; vaccine; superannuation
Loan fee exemptions extended
Around 30,000 Australian students will benefit from legislation passed through the Senate today that extends FEE-HELP loan fee exemptions for a further six months.
Unemployment rate drops to 5.1 per cent
Labour force figures released today by the ABS show seasonally adjusted employment surged by 115,200 in May 2021, exceeding all market expectations, to stand at a record high of 13,125,100.
Interview - Sky News Live Afternoon Agenda with Kieran Gilbert
Topics: UK-Australia FTA
Three scholarships on offer to benefit country students
Three different scholarships are available to support country students to take up higher education, including with a regional higher education provider.
Submissions Invited on Streamlined Pacific Labour Mobility Initiative
COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the value of our Pacific labour mobility initiatives, the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS), which provide direct and…
Public consultation opened on Australia’s Digital Identity Legislation
The Morrison Government is asking Australians to share their views on the safeguards and protections that will underpin Australia’s Digital Identity system with the release of the Digital Identity…
Speech - National Transition to Work Conference, Brisbane
EO&E… Thank you Anthony, for that warm introduction. Good morning and welcome to the 2021 National Transition to Work Conference.