Jason Clare
ALP Federal

Minister for Education

Very Safe

14.9% Margin

Elected 2007

18 years

Member for Blaxland (NSW)

Federal - NSW

Jason was born in Sydney in 1972. He was raised in Western Sydney and attended Canley Vale High School, where he was dux. His mother worked in education and his father in manufacturing.

Studying at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Jason attained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws. He began working as a policy advisor to the NSW Police Minister and state Labor member Paul Whelan in 1995. In 1999, Jason then took a position as a senior policy advisor to the NSW Lab...

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  • Minister for Education

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    Chief of Staff

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First Speech in Parliament

18 February 2008

# Public Service # Housing Affordability # Education Reform # Community Engagement # Infrastructure Development # Fairness # Cultural Diversity # Youth Opportunity

Personal Background and Values

  • Reflects on the legacy of his grandfathers and their service to the country during WWII.
  • Emphasizes values taught by his parents: doing what is right, helping others, community involvement, and the importance of education.

Public Service Goals

  • Inspired by historical figures like John Curtin and Robert Kennedy to serve the community.
  • Aims to restore fairness in Australia, particularly in workplaces and pay.
  • Pledges to represent the interests of Blaxland, focusing on local community issues and the importance of public service.

Policy Focus Areas

  • Housing affordability is a pressing concern, highlighting rising mortgage stress and falling homeownership rates in Blaxland.
  • Advocates for significant investment in infrastructure, drawing on his experience with Transurban to improve economic performance and quality of life.
  • Stresses the importance of education reform, ensuring every child has access to quality preschool and education, aiming to equalize opportunities for all Australians.

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Korena Flanagan is Jason Clare's Chief of Staff.

Jason Clare represents the electorate of Blaxland (NSW) in the Australian Parliament.

Jason Clare is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

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Media Releases

TRANSCRIPT - TELEVISION INTERVIEW - TODAY

Media Release • 28 March

Energy Energy Industry

AI Summary

  • Prime Minister expected to announce May 3 election after meeting with Governor-General.
  • Jason Clare argues voters face a choice between higher taxes under Peter Dutton and lower taxes with Labor.
  • Sussan Ley promotes Dutton's national gas plan to reduce power prices, criticising Labor's energy policy as ineffective.

NEW REGIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDY HUB FOR KATANNING

Media Release • 27 March

Education Tertiary Education Regional Development

AI Summary

  • New Regional University Study Hub opens in Katanning, WA.
  • Only 12.9% of youth in Katanning currently hold a degree; hubs aim to increase this.
  • Part of $66.9 million investment by the Albanese Government to double study hubs nationally.

In Parliament

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Education

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 27 March

Education

AI Summary

  • Discussion on education funding and its implications for schools.
  • Concerns raised about accessibility to quality education for all students.
  • Impact of recent education policies on teachers and learning outcomes.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Schools

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 25 March

Education Schools and Teaching

AI Summary

  • Members of Parliament raised concerns about education policy and funding for schools.
  • Specific questions were directed towards government initiatives in the education sector.
  • The dialogue emphasised the importance of addressing educational disparities.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 3 May 2025

Education Schools and Teaching

I’m a public school kid and proud of it. I was the first in my family to finish high school, the first to even finish year 10. I know the power of education to change lives. It changed mine. It’s why the agreements we have struck with every state and territory to fix the funding of our schools is so important. And tie that funding to real reform. Giving every child the best possible start in life.
Open Post

Posted on Facebook • 2 May 2025

Social Services

Yesterday Peter Dutton announced that if he wins the election he will stop the age pension if you travel overseas for more than 4 weeks.
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Posted on X • 3 May 2025

It’s a real privilege to represent our community in the Australian Parliament.
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Posted on X • 3 May 2025

Education Schools and Teaching

I’m a public school kid and proud of it. I was the first in my family to finish high school, the first to even finish year 10. I know the power of education to change lives. It changed mine. It’s why the agreements we have struck with every state and territory to fix the funding of our schools is so important. And tie that funding to real reform. Giving every child the best possible start in life.
Open Post

Posted on LinkedIn • 3 May 2025

Education Schools and Teaching

I’m a public school kid and proud of it. I was the first in my family to finish high school, the first to even finish year 10. I know the power of education to change lives. It changed mine. It’s why the agreements we have struck with every state and territory to fix the funding of our schools is so important. And tie that funding to real reform. Giving every child the best possible start in life.
Open Post

Posted on LinkedIn • 30 April 2025

Labor will wipe 20% off your student debt. The Liberals won’t.
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