Plibersek was born in Sydney, the daughter of migrants from Slovenia, and was educated at the University of Technology, Sydney and Macquarie University, where she gained a master's degree in politics and public policy.
Plibersek was born in Sydney, the daughter of migrants from Slovenia, and was dux of Jannali Girls High School. She was educated at the University of Technology, Sydney and Macquarie University, where she gained a master's degree in politics and public policy.