Minister for Education (Georgeland)

The Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Culture is a position in the Cabinet of Georgeland with responsibility for national education policy. While much of Georgeland's educational infrastructure is managed by the states, the federal government provides funding and logistical support, maintains income support for students, and co-ordinates national education policy.

Like all ministerial positions, the Minister for Education must be a member of either chamber of the national parliament. They administer the federal Department of Education, Youth Affairs and Culture (DEYAC). As is the case with many cabinet positions and their departments, the title of the office is subject to frequent change. In 2019, the new government combined the Education department with many aspects of the Department of Culture, making the new minister responsible for the arts, including museums and galleries, arts grants, tourism and sport.

As of 2019, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Culture is the Hon. Christa Dickson MP, of the Georgeland Alliance. She is assisted by two junior ministers - Sen. Hon. Nellie Baggett as Minister for the Arts and Sport, and the Hon. Rebecca Hollander MP as Minister for Tourism.

The Education Department was created in 1970. Previously, some federal aspects of education policy had been handled by various departments, but most education policy was handled by states. The government of Victor Howard, the first Labour government in twelve years, was elected on a platform including federal aid to state education services, hence the creation of a new department.

List of Ministers for Education