These reforms include a reduction in administrative burdens, which would allow more time for lesson planning and direct support of students.

Barrett will officially begin her five-year term on 4 October 2025, following the retirement of Kershaw, who has served as Commissioner since 2019.

Muhammad Uzair Ehsan, 34, of Prospect, was convicted on Monday in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on two counts of indecent assault.

Applications for the inaugural 2026 cohort will open in early 2026 for the July session entry.

It is only the third time such a charge has been laid in Australia since the introduction of foreign interference laws in 2018, and the first case involving alleged interference in a community group.

The $130 million campaign aims to reignite international travel to Australia, with a series of tailored ads rolling out across key markets throughout the year.

AJA questioned the accountability of aid distribution and shared images from the rally with signs reading “Abolish Australia” and “Kill the IDF”, accusing police of ignoring calls to violence.

A timeline of alleged warnings accompanied his dismissal letter, but the tribunal found no substantial justification for the firing.

Participants also stand a chance to win an all-expenses-paid educational tour of Australia, cash prizes, and scholarships to leading Australian universities

“These initiatives reflect a government that is listening, responding and delivering where it matters most”