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On 2 April 2019, the Australian Government released the final report of the Expert Review of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training System, also known as the Joyce Review.

We regularly issue public reports about the make-up of child care services in Australia, the participation of Indigenous families in child care, and findings from other surveys and studies. 

The Child Care Package includes the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and the Child Care Safety Net. 

On 7 July 2015, the then Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP appointed Dr Ian Watt AO to conduct a review of research policy and funding arrangements (the review).

The Australian Government is providing $2.5 million over five years (2016 to 2021) to the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) for the Securing Australia’s Mathematical Workforce program.  

The Skills and Training Incentive (the Incentive) assists mature age Australians to update their skills and stay in the workforce.

The Launch into Work program supports the delivery of pre-employment projects that prepare job seekers for specific entry-level roles with an organisation.

Additional information on the child care system is available.

The Child Care Enforcement Action Register (the Register) is a list of services that have been the subject of a sanction and/or immediate suspension under the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999 (the Administrat

The Family Assistance Law is the basis for Commonwealth child care fee assistance, which includes the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS).

On 24 November 2021, the Prime Minister announced an investment of $242.7 million to support select universities to boost prioritised research and development and drive commercialisation outcomes with industry partners from 2021-22 until 2025-26.

There are a variety of financial assistance programs for schools. Funding is provided to help their communities and support improvements to their infrastructure.

The information on this page helps you learn about school funding and reform arrangements. The Quality Schools funding arrangements provide funding to schools and school systems based on student and school need.

Research on schools helps plan a better future for schools across Australia by reviewing and informing policy. Here you can find publicly available research reports.

There's a clear link between getting a Year 12 certificate (or equivalent qualification) and improved social and economic outcomes for young people.

The Australian Curriculum provides schools, teachers, parents and students a clear understanding of what students should learn. This curriculum applies no matter where a student lives or what school system they're in.

The Australian Education Act 2013 (the Act) outlines how schools receive Commonwealth funding and how to spend the funding appropriately.

School data and research helps improve education policies and programs across Australia. Find the key national data collections and where to go for more information.

The Australian Government is committed to achieving better results for Indigenous Australians and is working with states and territories to ensure mainstream schools policy and programs contribute to improvements in outcomes for all students.