Jason Clare

Minister for Education

Jason is the Minister for Education and has represented the Blaxland electorate of Western Sydney since 2007.

He has previously served as a Minister in the Rudd and Gillard Labor Governments, where he was Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Justice, Minister for Defence Materiel and Cabinet Secretary.

Before entering Parliament, Jason was the Manager of Corporate Relations at Transurban and a Senior Adviser to the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Bob Carr. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of NSW.

He attended Cabramatta Public School and Canley Vale High School.

Jason joined the Australian Labor Party because of its commitment to improving the lives of working Australians, particularly through education.

"Our education system is the most powerful cause for good in this country. Run well, it can ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential. It is the great equaliser in an unequal world. If we are serious about equal opportunity for men and women, for rich and poor, for indigenous and multicultural Australia, then let it begin with the youngest Australians."

Jason’s most important job is being Louise’s husband and Atticus and Jack’s dad.