New data reinforces need for Turnbull Government child care reforms
Thursday 26 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingChild care fees grew at around twice the rate of the economy last year, new data from the...
View ArticleIslamic School of Canberra internal review decision
Friday 27 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingEarlier today, my department informed the authority that manages the Islamic School of Canberra...
View ArticleTackling child care fee pressure
Sunday 29 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingHelp is on the way for families feeling the hip-pocket pressure of child care fees with the...
View ArticleFlexible literacy pilot funding boost
Sunday 29 October 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingAn innovative pilot program designed to boost remote students’ literacy and numeracy has been...
View ArticleFocusing research to make a difference
Wednesday 1 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingA new Turnbull Government initiative will ensure universities are focused on the impact of the...
View ArticleNational School Resourcing Board members
Wednesday 1 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingA group of eight leading education, finance and demography experts have been appointed to the...
View ArticleSES score review terms of reference
Friday 3 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government has released the terms of reference for an independent inquiry into the...
View ArticleNew initiative to enhance STEM leaders in our schools
Monday 6 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government is backing a new initiative from school principals aimed at enhancing...
View ArticleInternational study and research grants to expand students' expertise
Tuesday 7 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingMore than 3400 students and academics will get the opportunity to pursue overseas study and...
View ArticleLaunch of new gravitational wave discovery centre
Thursday 9 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government is backing a new Centre for Excellence to support a vital national and...
View ArticleTurnbull Government backs new research projects
Friday 10 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingProtecting the environment, medical advances, initiatives to support small business and creating...
View ArticleMore child care support for the families that need it most
Sunday 12 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingNew analysis has revealed the areas around the country where Australian families are set to be the...
View ArticleNew figures highlight need for uni performance funding
Wednesday 15 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingNew Federal Government data shows student dropout rates are still among the highest in a decade...
View ArticleVET student satisfaction survey a vote of confidence
Tuesday 21 November 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills A new survey of more than 150,000 students has revealed increasing and overwhelming...
View ArticleAustralia’s collaborative problem solving students among world leaders
Wednesday 22 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamAustralian students are among the world’s best collaborative problem-solvers, according to a new international report.Minister for...
View ArticleA showcase of Australia’s best in VET
Wednesday 22 November 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPMinister for Education and TrainingThe best and brightest of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector will be recognised...
View ArticleAustralia’s best VET graduates and providers unveiled
Thursday 23 November 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsThe best and brightest within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector have...
View ArticleNew initiative to highlight the value of apprenticeships and vocational...
Friday 24 November 2017Media ReleaseThe Hon Karen Andrews MPAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and SkillsA new initiative launched today by the Turnbull Government will showcase and promote...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor - Geelong Advertiser
Sunday 26 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingThe Turnbull Government’s schools funding overhaul delivers an additional $3.75 billion to...
View ArticleYoung Historian of the Year 2017
Monday 27 November 2017Media ReleaseSenator the Hon Simon BirminghamMinister for Education and TrainingA Year 12 student from Canberra has been selected from more than 8000 entrants across the country...
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