Senator the Hon Jess Walsh MP

  • Senator for Victoria

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Legislation introduced to lock in 15% pay rise for early educators

The Albanese Labor Government will today introduce legislation to lock in our 15 per cent pay rise for early educators, while strengthening safety requirements for services.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 12 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP
  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • Senator the Hon Jess Walsh MP
Read more: Legislation introduced to lock in 15% pay rise for early educators

Free TAFE boosting ranks of Australia's early childhood educators

Tens of thousands more Australians are gaining the skills needed to work in early childhood education and care (ECEC) under the Albanese Government’s Free TAFE program.

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 10 August 2026

Ministers:

  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Senator the Hon Jess Walsh MP
Read more: Free TAFE boosting ranks of Australia's early childhood educators

Doorstop - Parliament House, Canberra

SUBJECTS: Cutting student debt; Early education child safety legislation; Free TAFE.

Release type: Transcript

Date: 23 July 2025

Ministers:

  • The Hon Jason Clare MP
  • The Hon Andrew Giles MP
  • Senator the Hon Jess Walsh MP
Read more: Doorstop - Parliament House, Canberra

Training boost for regional Victoria under TAFE Technology Fund

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support the growth of TAFE in Victoria, investing almost $1 million in campuses across Gippsland under the TAFE Technology Fund. 

Release type: Joint Media Release

Date: 29 April 2024

Ministers:

  • The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
  • The Hon Gayle Tierney MP
  • Senator the Hon Jess Walsh MP
Read more: Training boost for regional Victoria under TAFE Technology Fund