Independent Schools Australia (ISA) welcomes the announcement that the Hon Jason Clare MP will continue in his role as Minister for Education following the recent federal election.
ISA Chief Executive Officer Graham Catt said Mr Clare’s reappointment brings valuable consistency to the portfolio at a time of ongoing policy reform and review across Australia’s education landscape.
“Minister Clare has shown a strong commitment to education, and we look forward to continuing the constructive working relationship developed over the past three years,” Mr Catt said.
“Key issues such as school funding stability, the implementation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, support for disadvantaged students, and improving outcomes across all sectors are still front of mind for Independent schools. This consistency in leadership provides welcome certainty for schools, families and students.”
Independent Schools Australia will continue to work with the Minister and his department on:
- Ensuring fair and sustainable funding for all students, regardless of school sector or postcode
- Addressing the timing and impacts of Capacity to Contribute (CTC) scores
- Advocating for targeted support for students with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarding students
- Supporting a national approach to school reform that values parental choice and sector diversity
“We thank Minister Clare for his continued service and look forward to working collaboratively to ensure that the needs of Independent school families are heard and understood as education policy continues to evolve.”
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ISA is the national peak body representing 1,216 Independent schools with close to 720,000 enrolled students, accounting for approximately 17 per cent of Australian school enrolments and a workforce of 122,000 people. Independent schools are diverse, serving a range of different communities across Australia.