Islamic School of Canberra
Friday 21 April 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and Training“Today, my department has written to the school authority responsible for the Islamic School of...
View ArticleNew CEO of the Australian Research Council
Wednesday 26 April 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingProfessor Sue Thomas has been appointed to serve as the new CEO of the Australian Research Council...
View ArticleA stronger, sustainable and student-focussed higher education system for all...
Monday 1 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and Training*/The Turnbull Government will seek to drive better outcomes for both students and taxpayers as part of...
View ArticleA stronger, sustainable and student-focussed higher education system for all...
Monday 1 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government will seek to drive better outcomes for both students and taxpayers as part of a...
View ArticleSchools funding fairness and equity welcomed
Wednesday 3 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Education Minister Simon Birmingham has welcomed the support of various schooling lobby groups,...
View ArticleMore support for Turnbull Government’s schools plan
Thursday 4 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government’s plan for schools has continued to be recognised for its fairness and equity....
View ArticleTrue needs-based funding for Australia’s schools
Tuesday 2 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Malcolm Turnbull MPPrime MinisterThe Turnbull Government will introduce real needs-based school...
View ArticleNew resources showcase high-quality VET in secondary schools
Monday 8 May 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPMinister for Education and TrainingSchools, training providers, parents and students will benefit from a series of new videos and case studies that...
View ArticleInterview on Sky News Live AM Agenda with Tom Connell
Monday 8 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Turnbull Government’s plan to transform schools; Delivering real needs-based...
View ArticleBoosting outcomes and opportunities for Australia’s education pathways
Tuesday 9 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe Turnbull Government...
View ArticleStrong commitment to skilling Australians
Wednesday 10 May 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews has outlined details...
View ArticleNational roadmap for research infrastructure shows the way
Friday 12 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingSenator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AOMinister for Industry, Innovation and ScienceThe Australian...
View ArticleNathan Lyon champions value of Australian Apprenticeships
Friday 12 May 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPMinister for Education and TrainingAustralian test cricketer Nathan Lyon is the latest high-profile Australian to join the Government in...
View ArticleMinister Statement: Opportunity for states to truly deliver on Gonski
Thursday 18 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingI’m looking forward to meeting with my state and territory colleagues today to discuss Australia’s...
View ArticleNew online service to help thousands of training graduates
Monday 22 May 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsPeople who have undertaken nationally recognised training in Australia will now be able to...
View ArticleVocational education a viable future - report
Monday 22 May 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews has welcomed the...
View ArticleInternational student numbers surge by 15 per cent
Friday 26 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Hon Alex Hawke MPAssistant Minister for Immigration and Border ProtectionAustralia has bolstered...
View ArticleSentencing of Melissa Jade Higgins
Friday 26 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingToday’s sentencing sends a strong message to those seeking to rort child care payments - you will be...
View ArticleChild care savings estimator launches
Sunday 28 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingAustralian families are set to save an average of $430 a year on their child care and early learning...
View ArticleACCC vs Acquire judgement
Tuesday 30 May 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingI welcome the Federal Court’s judgement today that Acquire, in relation to selected students, engaged...
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