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Australian Government Response to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee report: Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018
The Australian Government has introduced changes to support a stronger, more independent Australian Research Council.
This Australian Government response responds to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee report: Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018.
The Committee’s report was tabled in March 2022 and the Government has noted all recommendations.
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Department of Education 2023-24 Annual Report
The Department of Education 2023–24 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.
Response to Education and Employment Legislation Committee Report – ARC Amendment Bill 2023
The Australian Government response to recommendations from the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee report on the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023 [Provisions] is now available.
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Emissions Reduction Plan
The Department is responsible for managing and implementing emissions reduction initiatives in the Australian Government's Net Zero in Government Operations Strategy. The Emissions Reduction Plan sets out our pathway to contribute to the achievement of the APS Net Zero 2030 target through emissions reduction activities. The plan encompasses our existing and new priorities and actions to reduce emissions.
Departmental File List - 1 January to 30 June 2024 (Education)
Response to Senate Continuing Order 12 - Department of Education list of titles for 1 January to 30 June 2024
2024 Department of Education Statement of Expectations
Regulatory document
2024 Department of Education Statement of Intent
Regulatory document
2024–25 Corporate Plan – Department of Education
The Corporate Plan is the Department of Education’s primary planning document. It sets out how the department will deliver on its purpose, to create a better future for all Australians through education.
The plan details the department’s operating environment, enterprise-wide risks and our stakeholders. It also outlines how we will measure our performance, and the strategies we will employ to achieve our purpose for the 2024-28 forward years.
Education in Remote and Complex Environments
The response to the Committee’s recommendations was coordinated by the Department of Education, in consultation with Government agencies. The Government recognises that working with states and territories and the non-government education sector is key to implementing effective and holistic policy improvements to the education of students in remote and complex environments. The Government acknowledges work is continuing across all sectors to address the unique challenges facing these students.
Inquiry into Funding Australia's Research
The Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training report on “Australian Government Arrangements for non‑NHMRC Funding for Research” is now available.
Inquiry into innovation and creativity: workforce for the new economy
The Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training inquiry and report on ‘Innovation and creativity: workforce for the new economy’ is now available.
Inquiry into school to work transition
The Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training (the Committee) inquiry and report on ‘Unique Individuals, Broad Skills – Inquiry into school to work transition’ is now available.
Nationhood, national identity and democracy
The response to the Committee’s recommendations has been coordinated by the Department of Education, in consultation with other Government agencies.
Status of the teaching profession
The Australian Government acknowledges the work continuing across all sectors to address teacher workforce shortages, including to improve the status of the profession.
