Minister for Education (Australia)
In the Government of Australia, the Minister for Education administers the Department of Education and Training. Since 28 August 2018, the Minister has been the Hon. Dan Tehan. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Dan Tehan will be appointed Education Minister in August 2018, after being commissioned by the Governor-General.Portfolio scope
The Minister is responsible for a number of areas, including:
- Education policy and programs including schools, vocational, higher education and Indigenous education, but excluding migrant adult education
- Education and training transitions policy and programs
- Science awareness programs in schools
- Training, including apprenticeships and training services
- Policy, co-ordination and support for education exports and services
- Income support policies and programs for students and apprentices
The persons who have been Ministers for Education and Training, or any of its earlier titles, are as follows:
NotesThe following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, or any of its precedent titles:List of assistant ministers
The following individuals have been appointed as Assistant Minister for Education and Training, or any of its precedent titles:
