Resources
Dr Alia Imtoual's speech at the Australian Embassy in Mexico
The transcript of Dr Imtoual’s speech and associated documents.
Australian Government Response to the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022
Australian Government response (tabled 1 April 2026) to the Senate committee report on the Cheaper Child Care Bill 2022 [Provisions].
Australian Government Response to the Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022
Signed Correspondence from Minister Clare to Senator the Hon Sue Lines
Study Buddy or Influencer: Inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system
The Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training (the Committee) report ‘Study Buddy or Influencer: Inquiry into the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Australian Education System’ is now available.
- Download Study Buddy or Influencer: Inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system as a DOCX (107.76kb)
- Download Study Buddy or Influencer: Inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system as a PDF (281.65kb)
Quality and Integrity - the Quest for Sustainable Growth: Interim Report into International Education
The Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade report: ‘Quality and Integrity – the Quest for Sustainable Growth’: Interim Report into International Education is now available.
The response to the Committee’s report has been coordinated by the Department of Education, in consultation with Government agencies.
Freedom of Information Approvals and Authorisations
Secretary's authorisation instrument under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill 2024 (No. 2)
The Australian Government response to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (the Committee) report on the Commission of Inquiry into Antisemitism at Australian Universities Bill 2024 (No.2) is now available.
The Committee's report was tabled on 1 October 2024.
Inquiry into antisemitism at Australian universities
The Australian government response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee (the Committee) on Human Rights report on the Inquiry into antisemitism at Australian universities is now available.
The Committee's report was tabled on 12 February 2025.
Regulator Statement of Intent for the Tuition Protection Service
Regulatory document
Signed scanned PDF
Non signed document
Ministerial Statement of Expectations for the Tuition Protection Service
Signed scanned version
Non signed document
Department of Education Employer Statement 2026
The Department of Education Employer Statement affirms our ongoing commitment to gender equality which includes fostering a workplace where all employees are recognised and rewarded fairly ensuring equal pay for equal work - regardless of gender. It outlines our progress against the Gender Equality Indicators established by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. This Statement offers a comprehensive overview of the department’s gender pay metrics as at 31 December 2025, accompanied by broader context to support the data presented.
2025–26 Education Portfolio Budget Statements and PAES
The 2025-26 Department of Education Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) provide information on the proposed allocation of funds to achieve government outcomes. They include budget statements for the department as well as entities working under the portfolio.
The statements provide information to assist parliament to understand the purpose of each outcome. The Education Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) were tabled on 25 March 2025.
The Education Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES) were tabled on 5 February 2026.
2025-26 Education Portfolio Budget Statements
- Download 2025–26 Education Portfolio Budget Statements and PAES (2025-26 Education Portfolio Budget Statements) as a DOCX (936.33kb)
- Download 2025–26 Education Portfolio Budget Statements and PAES (2025-26 Education Portfolio Budget Statements) as a PDF (4.02mb)
2025-26 Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements
Data Strategy 2026-2028
The Department of Education’s Data Strategy guides how we strengthen our ability to develop and deliver effective policies and programs, underpinned by high-quality, accessible, and secure data. It aims to promote and embed data stewardship, build capability, facilitate data sharing, and foster a culture where data is recognised and valued as a strategic asset for improving education outcomes.
2025 APS Employee Census Highlight Report – Department of Education
Documents detailing the Department of Education’s employee engagement results in the 2025 APS Census.
2025 Census Action Plan – Department of Education
The 2025 APS Census Action Plan for the Department of Education outlines the priority actions to support a positive workplace culture, effective change management and our authorising environment.
Department of Education 2024-25 Annual Report
The Department of Education 2024–25 Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with section 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and the Department of Finance’s Resource Management Guide No.135 – Annual reports for non-corporate Commonwealth entities. The Department of Education’s 2024-25 Annual Report includes the department’s audited financial statements and audited annual performance statements for the financial year ending 30 June 2025.
Please Note: The reference to Commonwealth Prac Payments under Our achievements (page 16) in the 2024–25 Annual Report was included in error. Correct information on the development of the Commonwealth Prac Payments in 2024–25 is provided on page 25. A formal correction will be included in the 2025–26 Annual Report in accordance with section 17AH of the PGPA Rule 2014.
