Minister for Education and Training
| Minister for Education and Training | |
|---|---|
| Department of Education (Australia) | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia |
| Inaugural holder | John Gorton |
| Formation | 18 December 1963 |
In the Government of Australia, the Minister for Education and Training administers the Department of Education and Training. Since 21 September 2015, the Minister has been Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham.
The Minister for Vocational Education and Skills is Senator the Hon. Scott Ryan, since 18 February 2016.
The Minister is responsible for a number of areas, including:
The persons who have been Ministers for Education and Training, or any of its earlier titles, are as follows:
Notes
The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, or any of its precedent titles:
There have been several portfolios to include the term "youth", sometimes separate from or under education portfolios. The following individuals have been appointed as Ministers with various titles that have included the word "youth":
The following individuals have been appointed as Assistant Minister for Education and Training, or any of its precedent titles:
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