2017 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Wednesday 6 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThese rankings highlight that Australia’s university sector continues to go from strength to...
View ArticleTenders called for new apprentice mentoring program
Thursday 7 September 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe Turnbull Government is taking another important step in its plan to help...
View ArticlePublic submissions call to achieve educational excellence in schools
Monday 11 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingPublic submissions have opened to a landmark review into boosting student performance in...
View ArticleOECD Education at a Glance 2017
Tuesday 12 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingA new report from the OECD has confirmed the strength of Australia’s education system and the...
View ArticleDelivering sustainable and student-focussed higher education reforms
Wednesday 13 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government has welcomed the passage of its higher education reforms through the...
View ArticleDedication and innovation recognised in NSW and ACT universities
Thursday 14 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingSome of the finest university educators in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory...
View ArticleThe skills providing long term success in footy
Friday 15 September 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills Karen Andrews visited National...
View ArticleReport highlights need for action on Year 1 literacy, numeracy checks
Monday 18 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government has released a landmark report from a panel of principals, teachers,...
View ArticleDoorstop interview, Adelaide
Thursday 21 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Innovation in universities; Higher education reform; Cory Bernardi...
View ArticleDoorstop interview, Adelaide
Friday 22 September 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: English Australia Annual ELICOS Conference; Assault of Tony Abbott;...
View ArticleNobel Prize for Physics win for gravitational waves
Wednesday 4 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government has congratulated the winners of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Physics,...
View ArticleQLD academics share university accolades
Thursday 5 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe innovation and commitment of academics and educators in Queensland have been recognised as...
View ArticleScholarships for South Australian students on the way
Wednesday 11 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government is calling on South Australians to apply for $24 million worth of...
View ArticleHigher Apprenticeships Pilot on course for success
Wednesday 11 October 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsAn innovative pilot program that partners training providers with industry is...
View ArticleVIC/TAS academics share university accolades
Thursday 12 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe passion and dedication of academics in Victoria and Tasmania has been celebrated as part of...
View ArticleFamilies to benefit from child care reforms
Monday 16 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingNew modelling by the Federal Department of Education and Training has confirmed almost one million...
View ArticleAussie skills shine on the world stage
Friday 20 October 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe world’s largest and most prestigious international skills competition has wrapped up...
View ArticleReports on student views of VET shows need for Government’s career education...
Monday 23 October 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPMinister for Education and TrainingTwo research papers, released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), offer...
View ArticleABS education data
Monday 23 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government has welcomed new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that...
View ArticleDoorstop interview, Canberra
Wednesday 25 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingE&OE TRANSCRIPTTopics: Rorting of child care payments; Murray-Darling Basin plan; National...
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