About the Department

The Department of Education creates a better future for all Australians through education.

Our role – what we do

We provide strategic direction and national leadership of Australia’s education system – through early years, school, higher education and research.

We advise the Australian Government on education.

We steward the government’s vision for reforming Australia’s education system.

Our impact – who benefits

We support Australians to access education and realise the benefits of lifelong learning through national policies and programs.

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Our Ministers and Executive

Ministers

Ministers for the Department of Education.

Secretary and deputy secretaries

The Secretary and executive for the Department of Education are responsible for the delivery of the department’s services.

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Corporate reporting and plans

Budget

The Department's Portfolio Budget information for each financial year.

Reconciliation Action Plan

The department is committed to developing an equitable society that recognises the unique strengths of Australia’s First Nations people and empowering them to contribute to quality education and learning outcomes that reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ priorities, values and strengths.  Reconciliation Action Plan 

Corporate Reporting

The department's formal reporting content including the Information Publication Scheme, Annual Reports, Budget, Freedom of Information and Data Strategy.

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Work with us

The Department of Education works to ensure Australians can experience the well being and economic benefits that quality education.

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