Israel warned of 'grave concerns' as PM calls for unity Protests about the war in Gaza at universities across the nation are impacting social cohesion, the prime minister warns, as Australia sends Israel a message. AAP · May 6, 2024
Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements For the first time, students training for jobs in industries with workforce shortages will be paid during their compulsory work placements. AAP · May 5, 2024
Labor to wipe $3bn from Hecs and Help debts through indexation changes Measure to ensure student debts can’t outpace wage growth by retrospectively capping indexation rate for loans The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2024
Relief for students with $3b of HECS debt eliminated About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling through the cost-of-living crisis. AAP · May 4, 2024
Millions of extra funding for quality spaces at Hunter public schools Almost $10 million will be split among schools in the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024
Majority of university chiefs in Victoria earn over $1m despite budget woes Federal government vows crackdown as institutions increased their vice-chancellor’s salaries amid job losses in the sector The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024
Hecs/Help debt to rise by 4.8% in June as indexation lifts average loan by more than $1,200 Greens criticise Albanese government’s ‘abysmal lack of action’ as CPI figures show education costs driving up inflation The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024
ACTU calls for sanctions on Israel over Gaza war – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
Labor accused of throwing school refusal in ‘too-hard basket’ after response to inquiry Education minister says issue is ‘complex’ as federal government agrees or supports in principle just two of 14 proposals The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024
Mini me: Labor’s Julian Hill declares ‘priceless’ 75cm statue of himself gifted by constituent Disclosures include a custom turntable from Joe Biden and a statue depicting Julian Hill on a gold armchair given by a local supporter The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024
Scott Morrison-era ‘accounting tricks’ to cost public schools $13bn over next five years National School Resourcing Board’s review finds state schools lost more than $2bn in 2022 due to a Coalition-era loophole The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024
Gifted education program to roll out in all NSW schools A scheme to introduce high-potential and gifted education programs in every public school in NSW is helping students reach their full potential. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Australia’s poorest schools to be fully funded in ‘landmark’ commonwealth investment in NT Commonwealth moves closer to fully funding all public schools in deal that will make ‘immediate difference’ in Northern Territory The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2024
AAP · Mar 3, 2024 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2024 PM says Dutton’s team ‘dominated by blokes’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 1, 2024 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.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024 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’
AAP · Feb 27, 2024 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 · Feb 25, 2024 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.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2024 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 · Feb 24, 2024 PM says private Katy Perry show at Pratt mansion an ‘opportunity to talk to manufacturers’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Feb 24, 2024 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.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2024 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
AAP · Feb 22, 2024 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.