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Accelerating improvements to educational outcomes of First Nations learners is a key priority of the Australian Government. That’s why we’re developing a First Nations Education Policy.

The Australian Government is investing $296 million to build a bedrock of research talent skilled in university–industry collaboration across the sector under the Increase Workforce Mobility initiative.

The National Student Ombudsman is now able to receive and investigate complaints from higher education students about the actions of their higher education provider.

Higher education students need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), access Commonwealth financial assistance (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or OS-HELP), and graduate.

Access and Participation programs are available to help Australians who want to attend university, regardless of circumstances, background or location.

The Australian Government is introducing demand-driven Needs-based Funding (NBF) from 1 January 2026 (further details can be found in the NBF Factsheet).

On 15 December 2022, Education Ministers agreed on a National Teacher Workforce Action Plan (Action Plan) which sets out a clear pathway to addressing the national issue of teacher workforce shortages.

Regional University Study Hubs help students in regional and remote areas access higher education without having to leave their community. They provide student support and study facilities for students who study online.

Suburban University Study Hubs address barriers to tertiary education for students living in outer metropolitan and peri-urban areas of Australia.

In Australia, early childhood education and care is delivered by providers and services in the states and territories and subsidised by the Australian Government.

The Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) is an expert statutory advisory body, established under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), with responsibility related to the standards for delivery of hig

On the 18 December 2025, the Prime Minister, the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, announced the establishment of a 12-month Antisemitism Education Taskforce, to be chaired by David Gonski AC.

The Council for International Education supports a high quality, innovative and sustainable international education sector.

The Higher Education Gender-based Violence Regulator holds higher education providers accountable for compliance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (National Code).

As part of the 2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), the Australian Government has quadrupled the Disability Support Fund (DSF) to increase support for students with disability in higher education, commencing payment in 2025.

The Education Funding System (EFS) is the Department of Education’s (the departments) new digital platform designed to modernise the education digital ecosystem, delivering simple, secure, and connected digital services for the schools and higher

The Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Anti-Bullying Rapid Review (the Review) was announced on 16 February 2025.