Australia’s schools are not keeping up with the best in the world. There is a real problem, and governments must act. But the newly elected Coalition government must tread a fine line: good Commonwealth policy will not save Australia’s schools, but poor policy will damage them further. A big challenge for any Commonwealth education minister...

From the Leader of the Opposition’s Budget Reply speech in May 2015, Labor has been announcing a comprehensive suite of measures to spur innovation, and deliver the jobs of the future. Under this new suite of measures, an elected Shorten Labor Government will: Accelerate innovation in our regions through Regional Innovation Hubs; Reform the innovation...

In July 2015, the then Minister for Education and Training, Christopher Pyne, appointed Dr Ian Watt AO to conduct a review of research policy and funding arrangements. This report outlines the findings from the review.

A strong and sustainable schooling system that ensures all children receive an excellent education matters for Australia’s future. Strong education outcomes result in better work and life opportunities for us all as individuals and benefit Australia more broadly through improvements to national productivity, workforce participation, stronger communities and economic prosperity. The Australian economy has experienced...

Developed by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Hanover Welfare Services (now Launch Housing), with funding from the Victorian Government, Education First Youth Foyers represent a new model and practice approach to working with young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.