Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration verified
As Education Minister, Clare announced a cap of 270,000 international student enrolments for 2025 to create 'a better and a fairer system' by returning enrolments toward pre-pandemic levels, framing it as a response to housing affordability concerns linked to record migration and a crackdown on 'shonks' exploiting the sector.
Foreign policy & aid verified
On 10 October 2024, Clare said that while every country has a right to defend itself it must comply with international law, and when asked whether Israel was complying he said 'the bombing of schools and hospitals, I think, are not complying with international law,' adding that his constituents were asking for a ceasefire and for the war to end.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.