Jason Clare
ALP
Federal
Minister for Education
Very Safe
21.9% 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...
Portfolios
- Minister for Education
Committees
- Cabinet: Government Communications
Key Staff
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Tim Quadrio
Chief of Staff
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Jamie Wassef
Senior Policy Adviser
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First Speech in Parliament
18 February 2008
# Public Service # Education # Infrastructure # Fairness in Society # Housing # Cultural Diversity # Community Engagement # Economic Development # Youth Opportunity # Labor Tradition
Personal Background and Values
- Jason Clare reflects on his grandfathers' sacrifices during WWII, instilling a strong sense of service and duty.
- He acknowledges key figures in his life and career, including his parents and mentors, who shaped his commitment to public service.
Community and Local Issues
- Emphasises the importance of serving the Blaxland community, highlighting local heroes and the challenges faced by families, such as mortgage stress and housing issues.
- Advocates for fairness in society, linking historical context of fairness to current policy needs, especially in housing and economic opportunities.
Policy Goals and Vision
- Calls for an education revolution, prioritising access to quality preschool education to ensure equal opportunity for children in Blaxland.
- Highlights the necessity of investing in infrastructure to support economic growth and improve living conditions, stressing collaboration between various sectors to address Australia's infrastructure deficit.
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Media Release • 10 September
Indigenous Affairs Education Primary Education Secondary Education Schools and Teaching
AI Summary
- Jason Clare announces $16 billion investment in public schools tied to reforms to boost year 12 completion rates.
- Proposal to merge education agencies into a Teaching and Learning Commission for better coordination and improved teaching standards.
- Focus on early identification of students needing support through phonics and numeracy checks, with small group tutoring as a solution.
- Clare supports Victoria's initiative to embed truth-telling in the school curriculum and encourages other states to consider similar approaches.
- Calls for Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to apologise for divisive comments, emphasising the need for unity in the community.
ADDRESS TO THE AUSTRALIAN STUDENT EQUITY SYMPOSIUM HOSTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN CENTER FOR STUDENT EQUITY AND SUCCESS
Media Release • 9 September
Education Tertiary Education Schools and Teaching Child Care
AI Summary
- Emphasis on improving access to universities for disadvantaged students, including those from low-income families and regional areas.
- Introduction of funding for free bridging courses and Paid Prac to support students in higher education.
- $16 billion investment in public schools over ten years to improve graduation rates among disadvantaged youth, tied to educational reforms.
- Proposal to create a Teaching and Learning Commission for better coordination and implementation of educational reforms across states.
- Addressing barriers to early childhood education for disadvantaged children by eliminating the Activity Test for Child Care Subsidy.
In Parliament
BILLS › Universities Accord (National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence) Bill 2025, Universities Accord (National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2025
Second Reading
Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 25 August
Education Tertiary Education
AI Summary
- Bills aim to create a national higher education code to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
- Consequential amendments address related legislative changes necessary for implementation.
- The initiative seeks to enhance safety and support for students in universities.
AI Summary
- Concerns raised about the accessibility of child care services.
- Affordability issues highlighted, impacting families' choices.
- Quality of child care services under scrutiny, with calls for improvements.
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