The implementation plan reflects Education Ministers’ shared commitment to ensuring that every Australian school is a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment. It focuses on national action while acknowledging that these actions will be complemented by jurisdictional and school level activities. The plan was agreed by all Education Ministers on 20 February 2026.

The plan includes commitments for all education sectors and schools to embed and reflect the expectations of the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Schools in their policies and procedure by Term 1 2027, and for schools to make these policies publicly available.

Priority action areas

• Consistent anti-bullying requirements
• Whole-of-school and locally tailored approaches
• Clarity and confidence in school anti-bullying action
• Intervening early and appropriately
• Support the school workforce
• Reducing risks and fostering safe, inclusive and respectful communities.