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Australian who worked for foreign spies was in parliament at the time, Asio boss says

Burgess says actions of person who ‘sold out their country, party and former colleagues’ were legal because they predated 2018 espionage laws

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Former politician turncoat was in parliament at time

A former politician accused of selling out Australia was serving in parliament at the time they were caught up in a foreign spy ring, the ASIO chief says.

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PM says Dutton’s team ‘dominated by blokes’ – as it happened

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Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Racial profiling did not contribute to the arrest of a former immigration detainee wrongly charged with sexual assault, Victoria Police say.

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Peter Dutton doubles down on immigration attacks despite Victoria police clearing detainee of assault charges

Deputy leader Sussan Ley refuses to delete tweet claiming ‘Victorian women being assaulted by foreign criminals’

The Guardian - AU

Calls to expedite student safety watchdog, fine unis

The End Rape on Campus group has called for universities to be held to account for their handling of sexual assaults, including through financial penalties.

AAP

University student safety watchdog set for 2025 entry

A new student ombudsman who will be able to handle complaints about how universities respond to sexual assault and other issues is slated to start in 2025.

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Education minister hints at relief on student Hecs debt and university course fee changes

Jason Clare responds to the launch of a major review of Australia’s tertiary sector

The Guardian - AU

PM says private Katy Perry show at Pratt mansion an ‘opportunity to talk to manufacturers’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Higher education revamp to 'lift handbrake on economy'

A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.

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Lowering cost of higher education critical to meeting Australia’s skills shortage, report warns

Universities accord also urges government to dramatically scale up access to higher education for disadvantaged groups

The Guardian - AU

Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults

An independent student ombudsman will oversee the handling of sexual assault and harassment complaints cases at universities in a bid to bolster safety.

AAP

‘Just appalling’: hospitality policy revised after public servants spend thousands on fine dining

Federal education department staff spent up to $171 a head at expensive restaurants to hold meetings

The Guardian - AU

Lack of literacy skills failing school students, report finds

One in three Australian school students can't read well.

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Education revolution urged to boost reading skills

A public policy think tank wants governments to commit to a six-step "reading guarantee" or risk leaving children behind.

The Guardian - AU

Australian school attendance and retention rates in long-term decline, report shows

New data casts doubt on viability of Labor government’s goal to boost university admissions by tackling education gap

AAP

Home lending sinks but a stronger 2024 on the horizon

New home loan activity has dipped after a promising few months but improving economic conditions should pave the way for a better 2024.

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ACT joins calls for federal government to lift public school funding

The next public school funding deal will have strings attached.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Deliberate lie’: education lobby group says ‘landmark’ school agreement falls short of 100% funding

Federal and WA state governments’ public school funding deal dismissed as ‘not good enough’ by Australian Education Union

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Education ministers unite to demand Albanese government fix teacher shortages

Six states and territories co-write letter calling for waiving of Hecs debt for teachers, more supported university places and more scholarships for students

The Guardian - AU

Other states rebuff Albanese government’s deal with WA to boost public school funding

States say they will not take up co-funded deal, calling for commonwealth to unilaterally close funding gap

The Guardian - AU

Australian children with disabilities ‘struggling now more than ever’, autism expert says

Andrew Whitehouse, who joins national school funding board, calls for urgent reform amid new government negotiations

The Guardian - AU

ChatGPT is coming to Australian schools. Here’s what you need to know

Government framework to help make education more compelling and effective – but experts warn of a worsening learning gap

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Weather warning for north Queensland – as it happened

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Photo restrictions for Australian childcare workers recommended by safety report

Strict controls on who can access and take pictures of children one of 16 recommendations made by review

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