This report reveals a deep and growing divide in school infrastructure funding in Australia. Over the past decade private schools have outspent public schools on capital works by $38 billion. The report finds this inequity is fuelled by the lack of federal funding for capital investment in public schools. It provides six recommendations for the...

This report presents the findings of the 2025 State of our TAFE survey. It finds excessive workloads, insecure employment and uncompetitive pay are driving skilled teachers out of the sector. The report sets out an agenda for governments to secure TAFE’s future and match investment in TAFE students with investments in the TAFE workforce and...

The report outlines the urgent reforms and targeted investments needed to ensure children in Australian public schools can thrive. It provides a roadmap for how governments can deliver on the goals of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (2025–2034). Key issues identified include rising student needs, teacher shortages and equity gaps.

This report examines the benefits, both educational and economic, for investing in Australia’s public schools, and proposes how the Commonwealth can address years of political and fiscal neglect.

This report examines the shifting nature of teachers’ work, pointing to growing complexity and increasing professional demands. This research is the first of its kind in South Australia, and provides new insights into the impact of increased demands upon teachers’ wellbeing.