Jason Clare

The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) work to drive growth and meet national skills needs through equity measures.

Tuesday’s federal budget will include measures to deliver more properties to build, rent and buy under the Homes for Australia plan.

Education Minister Jason Clare announces student debt relief and new “prac support payment” for in-demand skills.

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency chief commissioner Peter Coaldrake departs, CEO Mary Russell locked in for five years.

The Gonski school resource standard could be met nationwide for the first time under new funding agreements.

The ACCC calls for stronger federal childcare price monitoring that is “supported by a credible threat of intervention”.

Legislative reforms introduce changes that make a new independent ARC board responsible for the approval of national competitive grants.

The government’s cyber security strategy has been welcomed by industry groups as a vital resource for the national economy and community.

Skills and training minister Brendan O’Connor has unveiled a new integrity unit to go after providers who rort the VET system. 

An inclusive labour market focusing on needs for net zero, a growing care economy and the emerging tech industry are key points.

The federal government is calling for submissions on an artificial intelligence (AI) framework in schools, following an agreement by state and territory education ministers to release the document for feedback.

The federal government will pour nearly $8 million into the High Achieving Teachers (HAT) pilot, covering the costs of their practical teaching experience, and providing mentoring and support during their career transition.