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...

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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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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 - RADIO INTERVIEW - ABC ADELAIDE BREAKFAST

Media Release • 27 June

Education Early Education Child Care Child Protection

AI Summary

  • Education Ministers meeting addresses safety in early childhood education and pay rise for educators.
  • Legislation to cut funding for centres failing to meet quality standards and improve penalties for poor providers is planned.
  • The government is rolling out a $1 billion fund for building more early education centres in underserved areas.

TRANSCRIPT - PRESS CONFERENCE - ADELAIDE

Media Release • 27 June

Education Early Education Primary Education Schools and Teaching Child Care Child Protection

AI Summary

  • Federal and state education ministers held their first meeting post-election in Adelaide, focusing on shared educational priorities.
  • A historic agreement secures an additional $1.3 billion for South Australian public schools over the next decade.
  • Key discussions included child safety in early education, anti-bullying measures, and funding tied to practical reforms like phonics and numeracy checks.

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 • 27 June 2025

Education Schools and Teaching

Education Ministers met today for the first time since the federal election and the first time since we signed the historic agreement to fully fund all public schools. That agreement isn’t a blank cheque, it’s tied to real reform. That includes Year 1 Phonics Checks rolling out in all States and Territories this year and next year. And today most States and Territories also agreed to bring forward the trial or full implementation of Year 1 Numeracy Checks to next year.
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Posted on Facebook • 26 June 2025

Education Budget

Big Bucks in the NSW Budget for our local area. $2 Billion for a brand new Bankstown Hospital. It will be located on the current Bankstown TAFE site on Chapel Road. From the start of next year the TAFE will move into the new Western Sydney University Building in the heart of Bankstown - taking 8 floors.
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Posted on X • 27 June 2025

Education Schools and Teaching

Education Ministers met today for the first time since the federal election and the first time since we signed the historic agreement to fully fund all public schools. That agreement isn’t a blank cheque, it’s tied to real reform. That includes Year 1 Phonics Checks rolling out in all States and Territories this year and next year. And today most States and Territories also agreed to bring forward the trial or full implementation of Year 1 Numeracy Checks to next year.
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Posted on X • 27 June 2025

Talking to Jules and Sonya on ⁦@abcadelaide⁩ about the Education Ministers Meeting in Adelaide today.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 25 June 2025

Good News. Aussie uni student numbers are bouncing back big time. When you take out the two COVID years, this year looks set to be the highest for Australian uni commencements on record.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 20 June 2025

The new National Student Ombudsman is up and running. I caught up with the Ombudsman Sarah Bendall this morning. Her team do really important work to make our universities better and safer places. To contact the Ombudsman and for more info on how to make a complaint: https://lnkd.in/gB4xUdjH
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