• Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Minister for Early Childhood Education (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Youth (since 13 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Schools (5 Feb 2026)

“Thanks, Mate, for the question. We're united in our belief that education sets people up for life. We know strong public schools matter for families and for the future of this country. The contrast with the opposition could not be clearer. When they were last in government, they ripped $30 billion out of public schools, and that is a stain on them that will never wash off. Since then, they've...”

Questions without Notice: Schools (5 Feb 2026)

“As a government we are proud to be fully funding every public school in Australia to 100 per cent of their fair funding level. This record new investment is tied to reform, and that reform is already being delivered. We're rolling out year 1 phonics checks nationally so children who are struggling to read are identified early and supported before gaps widen. We know this works because we've...”

Questions without Notice: Schools (5 Feb 2026)

“Thank you, friend, for the question. Schools are back across the country. Many children have had their first ever day of school—including your gorgeous daughter, Zara. We wish them all the best. There are relieved parents, some nervous kids and teachers who are back in classrooms prepped and ready to go for the year ahead. As someone who proudly comes from a family of teachers, I know...”

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• Has spoken in 50 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 265 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Jess Walsh's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Aug 2025