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The Australian Government is investing $1 billion to build or expand early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in areas of need across Australia. This is an important step on the path to a universal ECEC system.

On 20 June 2001, the Senate agreed to an Order requiring each Minister to table a letter advising that a list of contracts in respect of each entity administered by that Minister has been placed on the Internet with access to the list through the

Children who engage in a quality preschool program are generally better prepared for school and life.

Prior to 2021, HEPPP grants were made to eligible higher education providers each calendar year based on the provider’s respective share of domestic undergraduate students from a low socioeconomic status (low SES) background.

The department's privacy policy embodies our commitment to protecting the personal information we hold.

Each year the Department collects data on the number of applications for undergraduate study at university, the number of offers received and the number of offers accepted.

We issue infringement notices, or fines, to providers that don’t follow the rules under Family Assistance Law.

The Accord Implementation Advisory Committee (IAC) consisted of tertiary education sector stakeholders and experts in public sector leadership.

We take enforcement action against early childhood education and care providers and services who do not comply with Family Assistance Law. We may publish details of our enforcement action in the public interest.

The department endeavours to provide the latest policy advice and country specific information to inform education and research engagement with priority partners overseas.