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Peter Dutton would ‘dictate’ what students are taught, education minister warns private school sector

Exclusive: Opposition leader has ‘opened the doors’ to abolishing the department of education and cutting funding to schools, Jason Clare claims

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025

Palpable anger in the suburbs sets up poll battleground

For the first time pundits' eyes will be on two safe seats on election night as fallout from the Gaza war ignites a serious electoral challenge for ministers.

AAP · Apr 3, 2025

'Chainsaw massacre' to cull public service under Dutton

Labor has likened coalition plans to slash one in five public service jobs to a horror movie, saying it would hurt communities without saving taxpayer dollars.

AAP · Apr 2, 2025

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Labor accuses Dutton of copying Trump with suggestion children being ‘indoctrinated’ at school

Education minister criticises ‘extreme’ Coalition stance as treasurer warns threat to funding comes ‘right from the Doge playbook’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025

Dutton accused of Trump turn with school 'agenda' claim

The opposition leader has been accused of taking a leaf out of the US president's playbook with his comments on teachers and school funding.

AAP · Apr 1, 2025

Coalition energises race for votes with gas and petrol

The coalition have pledged gas investment to bring down power prices as they position themselves as stronger leaders for the nation ahead of the election.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Aussie families pocket thousands in childcare savings

Landmark childcare reforms have been firmed up in the federal budget, although calls to improve services in rural Australia have gone unanswered.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

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CSIRO sent questions from Trump administration asking if it is taking ‘appropriate measures’ against gender ideology

Other questions include whether science organisation receives funding from China and whether it is a climate or ‘environmental justice’ project

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote

Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

A new deal means every school in Australia will be fully funded by 2034. Here’s what you need to know

Why has it taken so long to reach an agreement and does Queensland signing up really spell the end of ‘the education wars’?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025

Housing, health and complexity hold back early learning

Early learning advocates, service providers and children advocate peak bodies say housing, health and system complexity is holding back kids from early learning

AAP · Mar 3, 2025

Schools agreement provides NSW $4.8 billion extra for public schools over a decade

The Albanese government has signed up New South Wales to its new schools funding agreement, with an extra A$4.8 billion in funding for the state’s public schools over ten years.

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2025

Two boys including son of Blaxland candidate taken to hospital after alleged hit-and-run in western Sydney

Ahmed Ouf, Cumberland councillor tilting at federal seat held by Jason Clare, shares thanks for ‘outpouring of community support’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2025

ARC suspends $870,000 grant to pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, senators told

ARC chief Prof Peter Shergold defends decision at estimates hearing but is accused of bowing to allegations in ‘racist’ media

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025

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AAP · Feb 25, 2025

Uni size a factor for vice-chancellors' pay: peak body

The head of Australia's university peak body has defended the salaries of vice-chancellors being larger than than the leaders of Harvard or Oxford.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2025

Australian public school voluntary fees surge almost 40% in two years

Greens vow to abolish public school fees and accuse major parties of shifting costs on to families struggling with cost of living

AAP · Feb 15, 2025

Phone ban, vape laws 'helping students focus'

Australia's education minister says law reforms around phone usage in schools and vaping are helping the younger generation kick goals in the classroom.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025

Education minister accused of ‘political interference’ over review of funding for prominent pro-Palestinian academic

Jason Clare has asked Australian Research Council board to investigate $870,000 grant to Randa Abdel-Fattah, who has faced criticism for controversial comments

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Pedestrian.tv · Feb 7, 2025

A New Code Will Govern How Unis Deal With Sexual Violence — What You Need To Know

One in 20 students report being sexually assaulted on university campuses, but there hasn't been a national standard in how to specifically deal with it. Now, a new code will put unis on notice.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025

Laws to enforce unis acting on gender-based violence

Universities would have to adhere to a "transformative" new code which will set standards for how they prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

AAP · Jan 31, 2025

Students get more power over sexual assault complaints

An independent office designed to help university students escalate concerns about sexual misconduct is expected to handle about 15,000 complaints a year.

AAP · Jan 28, 2025

Student's treatment after Hamas support 'inappropriate'

The education minister says a university student expelled after declaring unconditional support for Hamas should not have been reinstated.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2025

Victoria and South Australian schools to be fully funded after securing landmark federal government agreement

But Queensland and New South Wales still hold out on agreement that will see southern states get a 5% boost in commonwealth public school funding

AAP · Jan 11, 2025

Parents shell out billions as back-to-school costs rise

Technology is a major factor in rising back-to-school costs as Australian teachers notice an increase in students without the essentials.

AAP · Dec 30, 2024

New year changes to boost payments and career options

Employers who underpay staff will be committing a criminal offence in 2025, while more than a million Australians will see changes to government payments.

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