Australian Government Department of Education

This page is for the education portfolio of the Department of Education, Skills and Employment. We are responsible for national policies and programs for early childcare and childhood education; school and higher education; international education; and research.The Department of Education, Skills and Employment works to ensure Australians can experience the wellbeing and economic benefits that quality education, skills and employment provides. We help to create an inclusive and prosperous Australia by maximising opportunity through national leadership on education, training and employment policy. Find out more at dese.gov.au