The Latest Breaking News from Jason Clare

Worried parents demand national childcare watchdog

Plans to strip funding from childcare operators that fail to meet safety standards could place a greater burden on parents, advocacy groups warn.

AAP · Jul 23, 2025

No positive STI results to date as testing of children in case of accused childcare paedophile continues – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

University students and graduates will soon save up to $1300 a year as the government's HECS relief bill reached an important milestone.

AAP · Jul 22, 2025

A small NSW town has one childcare centre. Now it fears tighter regulation may force it to close

The government is threatening to withdraw funding from centres that fail to meet national standards, but in regional Australia that can be a big ask

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2025

'We failed': families seek options after abuse charges

Concerned parents are investigating all options to ensure the safety of their children after a childcare educator was charged with abuse.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Afternoon Update: minister calls for childcare worker database; Malaysians criticise US ambassador pick; and an inquisitive whale visits Sydney

Jason Clare backed more CCTV but dismissed calls to bar men from working in the childcare industry altogether

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025

‘Tackle racism in whatever form’: Labor defers response to contentious antisemitism proposals for universities

Jason Clare says racism exists in ‘all its ugly forms’ at universities and the government will consider two other key reports before responding

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025

Jason Clare criticises ‘drip feed’ of information as accused childcare paedophile’s workplace list grows

Education minister says allegations against Joshua Dale Brown, who worked across more than 20 childcare centres, show urgent need for national database

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025

Anti-Semitism report 'runs risk of being too sweeping'

As the federal government mulls recommendations of a major anti-Semitism report, an outspoken Labor MP warns against a "heavy-handed" response.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Federal government to fast-track childcare safety legislation as Victoria appoints Jay Weatherill to conduct snap review of sector

Jason Clare to introduce powers to expand spot checks and cut off funding for childcare operators that fail to meet safety standards, as Greens call for independent watchdog

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2025