Politics podcast: Simon Birmingham on education reform

Written by The Conversation Contributor

Education Minister Simon BirminghamMick Tsikas/AAP

Michelle Grattan speaks with Education Minister Simon Birmingham about his negotiations for a new higher education package, efforts to crack down on rorting in the vocational educational sector and the government’s overhaul of the childcare system.

Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond the academic appointment above.

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