Who is the education minister? Federal and every state
Current education ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the education portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers education. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Education ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Jason ClareALP · Member for Blaxland | Minister for Education | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Prue CarALP · Member for Londonderry | Minister for Education and Early LearningAlso: Minister for Western Sydney; Deputy Premier | PO Box 43, St Marys NSW 1790Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Gabrielle WilliamsALP · Member for Dandenong | Minister for EducationAlso: Minister for Skills and Training; Minister for First Peoples; Minister for Women and Gender Equality; Deputy Premier | 18 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | John-Paul LangbroekLNP · Member for Surfers Paradise | Minister for Education and the Arts | PO Box 80, Isle Of Capri QLD 4217Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Sabine WintonALP · Member for Wanneroo | Minister for EducationAlso: Minister for Wheatbelt | PO Box 345, Wanneroo WA 6946Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Lucy HoodALP · Member for Adelaide | Minister for Education, Training and SkillsAlso: Minister for Autism; Minister for the City of Adelaide | 84 Prospect Road, Prospect SA 5082Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Jo PalmerLIB · Member for Rosevears Region | Minister for EducationAlso: Minister for Children and Youth; Minister for Disability Services; Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence | 236 West Tamar Road, Riverside TAS 7250Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Rachel Stephen-SmithALP · Member for Kurrajong | Minister for EducationAlso: Deputy Chief Minister; Minister for Finance; Minister for the Public Service; Minister for Child Development and Wellbeing; Minister for Health Infrastructure | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Jo HerseyCLP · Member for Katherine | Minister for Education and TrainingAlso: Minister for Public Service | PO Box 3, Katherine NT 0851Electorate office | Write |
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for education?
Public schools are run by the states and territories, so the state education minister is the one for most school issues. The federal education minister is responsible for universities, HECS-HELP, national school funding agreements (with the states), and part of school funding (including most funding for non-government schools).
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Education ministers by parliament
Federal education minister
The Minister for Education in the federal government is Jason Clare (ALP, Member for Blaxland). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Julian Leeser (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Education.
New South Wales education minister
The Minister for Education and Early Learning in New South Wales is Prue Car (ALP, Member for Londonderry), who is also Minister for Western Sydney and Deputy Premier. Write to them at PO Box 43, St Marys NSW 1790.
In opposition, Mark Speakman (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Education.
Victoria education minister
The Minister for Education in Victoria is Gabrielle Williams (ALP, Member for Dandenong), who is also Minister for Skills and Training, Minister for First Peoples, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Deputy Premier. Write to them at 18 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175.
In opposition, Brad Rowswell (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Education.
Queensland education minister
The Minister for Education and the Arts in Queensland is John-Paul Langbroek (LNP, Member for Surfers Paradise). Write to them at PO Box 80, Isle Of Capri QLD 4217.
In opposition, Di Farmer (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Education and the Early Years.
Western Australia education minister
The Minister for Education in Western Australia is Sabine Winton (ALP, Member for Wanneroo), who is also Minister for Wheatbelt. Write to them at PO Box 345, Wanneroo WA 6946.
In opposition, Liam Staltari (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Education.
South Australia education minister
The Minister for Education, Training and Skills in South Australia is Lucy Hood (ALP, Member for Adelaide), who is also Minister for Autism and Minister for the City of Adelaide. Write to them at 84 Prospect Road, Prospect SA 5082.
In opposition, Heidi Girolamo (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Education, Training and Skills.
Tasmania education minister
The Minister for Education in Tasmania is Jo Palmer (LIB, Member for Rosevears Region), who is also Minister for Children and Youth, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. Write to them at 236 West Tamar Road, Riverside TAS 7250.
In opposition, Josh Willie (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Education & Early Years. On the crossbench, Cassy O'Connor (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Education.
Australian Capital Territory education minister
The Minister for Education in the Australian Capital Territory is Rachel Stephen-Smith (ALP, Member for Kurrajong), who is also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Child Development and Wellbeing and Minister for Health Infrastructure. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Elizabeth Lee (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Education. On the crossbench, Laura Nuttall (GRN) is Spokesperson for Education, Skills and Training.
Northern Territory education minister
The Minister for Education and Training in the Northern Territory is Jo Hersey (CLP, Member for Katherine), who is also Minister for Public Service. Write to them at PO Box 3, Katherine NT 0851.
In opposition, Chanston Paech (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Education and Training.
Shadow education ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on education and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Julian LeeserLIB · Member for Berowra | Shadow Minister for EducationAlso: Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Mark SpeakmanLIB · Member for Cronulla | Shadow Minister for Education | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Brad RowswellLIB · Member for Sandringham | Shadow Minister for EducationAlso: Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations; Shadow Minister for Government Services | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Di FarmerALP · Member for Bulimba | Shadow Minister for Education and the Early YearsAlso: Shadow Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Liam StaltariLIB · Member for Carine | Shadow Minister for EducationAlso: Shadow Minister for Disability Services | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Heidi GirolamoLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Education, Training and SkillsAlso: Shadow Minister for Arts | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Josh WillieALP · Member for Clark | Shadow Minister for Education & Early YearsAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Economic Development | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Elizabeth LeeLIB · Member for Kurrajong | Shadow Minister for EducationAlso: Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change; Shadow Minister for Tourism and Events | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja | Shadow Minister for Education and TrainingAlso: Shadow Minister for Health; Shadow Minister for Mental Health; Shadow Minister for Disability; Shadow Minister for Children and Families; Shadow Minister for Child Protection; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Aged Care; Shadow Minister for Carers; Shadow Minister for Youth; Shadow Minister for Workforce Development; Shadow Minister for Tourism and Hospitality; Shadow Minister for Major Events and Festivals; Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Economy | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cassy O'ConnorGRN · Member for Hobart Region | Greens Spokesperson for EducationAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Animal Rights; Greens Spokesperson for Attorney-General and Justice; Greens Spokesperson for Climate Change; Greens Spokesperson for Democracy and Integrity; Greens Spokesperson for Heritage; Greens Spokesperson for Infrastructure and Transport; Greens Spokesperson for Planning | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Laura NuttallGRN · Member for Brindabella | Spokesperson for Education, Skills and TrainingAlso: Spokesperson for Young People; Spokesperson for Women; Spokesperson for Disability; Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation; Spokesperson for LGBTQIA+ Affairs; Spokesperson for Food and Agriculture; Spokesperson for Air and Water | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Sam BirrellNAT · Member for Nicholls | Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Education | Write |
| FederalGovernment | Julian HillALP · Member for Bruce | Assistant Minister for International Education | Write |
| FederalOpposition | Matt O'SullivanLIB · Senator for Western Australia | Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning | Write |
| FederalGovernment | Jess WalshALP · Senator for Victoria | Minister for Early Childhood Education | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Tina AyyadLIB · Member for Holsworthy | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Education | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Justin ClancyLIB · Member for Albury | Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Greg WarrenALP · Member for Campbelltown | Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Early Learning | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Steve WhanALP · Member for Monaro | Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Felicity WilsonLIB · Member for North Shore | Shadow Minister for Early Education | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Anasina Gray-BarberioGRN · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Early Childhood Education and Kinder | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Mathew HilakariALP · Member for Point Cook | Parliamentary Secretary for Education | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Aiv PuglielliGRN · Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Free Uni and TAFE | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Bree JamesLNP · Member for Barron River | Assistant Minister for Tourism, Early Learning, Creative Industries and Far North Queensland | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Hermann VorsterLNP · Member for Burleigh | Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and International Student Attraction | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Tony ButiALP · Member for Armadale | Minister for Tertiary and International Education | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Dan CaddyALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General, Minister for Corrective Services, Commerce, Tertiary and International Education | Write |
| Northern TerritoryGovernment | Robyn CahillCLP · Member for Port Darwin | Minister for International Education, Migration and Population | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Jason Clare MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Mr Clare,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal education minister?+
The Hon Jason Clare MP (ALP) is the Minister for Education in the federal government.
Who is the education minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Prue Car MP (ALP) is the Minister for Education and Early Learning in New South Wales, and also Minister for Western Sydney and Deputy Premier.
Who is the education minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Gabrielle Williams MP (ALP) is the Minister for Education in Victoria, and also Minister for Skills and Training, Minister for First Peoples and Minister for Women and Gender Equality.
Who is the education minister in Queensland?+
The Hon John-Paul Langbroek MP (LNP) is the Minister for Education and the Arts in Queensland.
Who is the education minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Sabine Winton MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Education in Western Australia, and also Minister for Wheatbelt.
Who is the education minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Lucy Hood MP (ALP) is the Minister for Education, Training and Skills in South Australia, and also Minister for Autism and Minister for the City of Adelaide.
Who is the education minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Jo Palmer MLC (LIB) is the Minister for Education in Tasmania, and also Minister for Children and Youth, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence.
Who is the education minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Education in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Finance and Minister for the Public Service.
Who is the education minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Jo Hersey MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Education and Training in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for Public Service.
Who is the shadow education minister?+
Federally, Mr Julian Leeser MP (LIB) is the Shadow Minister for Education. Every one of Australia's nine oppositions has a shadow minister covering education, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state education minister?+
Public schools are run by the states and territories, so the state education minister is the one for most school issues. The federal education minister is responsible for universities, HECS-HELP, national school funding agreements (with the states), and part of school funding (including most funding for non-government schools).
How do I contact the education minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.