Advocates condemn ‘disgusting’ new criminal offence – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2023
Dutton’s views on Indigenous voice ‘not that far apart’ from referendum working group, key member says Thomas Mayo says the opposition leader’s public statements at odds with views expressed to the working group at Thursday meeting The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Australia, PNG on track to ink security deal Australian and Papua New Guinea ministers are meeting to discuss security, increasing access to labour schemes and the NRL's expansion into the Pacific. AAP · Feb 16, 2023
Blocking manufacturing fund a 'mockery': Clare Education Minister Jason Clare says the coalition's decision to oppose Labor's $15 billion manufacturing fund "defies belief," with COVID exposing issues. AAP · Feb 12, 2023
You can’t fix school refusal with ‘tough love’ – but these steps might help Parents and educators should approach a child refusing to go to school in a supportive, collaborative and responsive way, without punishment The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2023
You can't fix school refusal with 'tough love' but these steps might help School attendance levels in Australia are a massive issue according to Education Minister Jason Clare. The Conversation · Feb 5, 2023
Private schools are poaching teachers from the public sector with better salaries, principals say Public school principals say private schools offering up to $15,000 more per year are poaching teachers from already critically under-staffed public schools. ABC News · Feb 4, 2023
Federal government writes to regulators investigating Opus Dei-affiliated schools that former students say caused 'pain and suffering' Former students allege they were discouraged from getting the HPV vaccine, were given redacted textbooks, and there were persistent attempts to recruit pupils to Opus Dei. ABC News · Jan 31, 2023
China winds back online study ban after students left scrambling to get to Australia Students can seek exemption from rule if they cannot get a flight or a visa in time, Chinese government says The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023
Kanye West entry to Australia resisted by Adelaide Holocaust Museum following anti-Semitic comments An Adelaide Holocaust memorial group previously targeted by neo-Nazis is backing calls for the federal government to block any moves by Kanye West to enter Australia, in light of his recent anti-Semitic comments. ABC News · Jan 30, 2023
Australia Mulls Banning Entry To Ye Over His Antisemitic Remarks An Australian minister said that American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, could be denied a visa to enter the Australia. Zenger · Jan 26, 2023
Kanye West could be denied entry to Australia ‘I expect that if he does apply, he would have to go through the same process and answer the same questions as others who’ve aired such views,’ the Australian education minister said The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
Kanye West could be denied entry to Australia due to his anti-Semitic views The huge backlash that the rapper faced last year following his controversial remarks looks set to continue Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023
Australian minister says Kanye West could be denied entry visa Pressure has mounted to deny the musician an entry visa, if he tries to visit Australia, over anti-Semitic comments. Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023
Wales Online · Jan 25, 2023 Kanye West could be denied entry to Australia over anti-Semitic comments West could be subject to an entry refusal in accordance with Australia’s Migration Act, which stipulates security and character requirements for non-citizens to enter the country
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Official: Australia could deny Ye entry over antisemitism An Australian government minister says rapper Ye could be refused a visa due to antisemitic comments if he attempts to visit Australia
Reuters · Jan 25, 2023 Australian minister says Kanye West could be denied entry American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, may not be suitable for an Australian visa because of his history of anti-Semitic remarks, a government minister said on Wednesday, as pressure mounted to deny the award-winning rapper entry.
AAP · Jan 24, 2023 Minister flags Ye's visa could be denied Rapper Kanye West could be denied a visa to enter Australia on the basis of his past anti-Semitic comments.
ABC News · Jan 24, 2023 Kanye West could be refused visa to Australia over anti-Semitic comments, minister suggests A senior Albanese government minister hints that people who have expressed anti-Semitic comments like those made by American rapper Kanye West have had their visas refused, after the opposition leader calls for him to be prevented from possibly travelling to the country.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023 Australian researchers identify genes that cause sarcomas – as it happened First genetic map to identify important genes that cause one of most common cancers in children. This blog is now closed
ABC News · Jan 19, 2023 National education strategy has done 'little' to improve student outcomes, report says The Productivity Commission blasts Australia's national education strategies, saying they have done "little" to improve student outcomes over the past five years.
ABC News · Jan 18, 2023 Very remote teachers to have HECS debt waived, but there's more to teaching than money Teachers who spend four years in a very remote community can now have their HECS debts waived, but teacher Daniel McLaren says that's not the best reason to do it.
The Conversation · Dec 20, 2022 Australia has a plan to fix its school teacher shortage. Will it work? All year, we have heard reports of a “crisis” in Australian schools, thanks to a shortage of teachers around the country. Federal education department modelling shows there will be a high school teacher shortfall of about 4,000 by 2025.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2022 Labor’s delay on public schools funding deal a ‘betrayal’ of disadvantaged students, advocates say Australia’s education minister Jason Clare says government still committed to schools getting 100% ‘fair funding’
ABC News · Dec 7, 2022 NT education advocates welcome end of effective enrolment funding school model, call for faster transition to new model A review has found the NT's effective enrolment policy — which funded schools based on attendance rather than enrolment — was not meeting students' need, but the switch to a new system could take years.