In August 2006, Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, met with twenty-three leading Australian historians, public figures who promote the study of history and educational leaders to seek advice on ways the Australian Government could strengthen the place of Australian history in the school curriculum and re-establish a structured narrative...

PRIME MINISTER’S FOREWORD The Australian Government is committed to the future prosperity of our nation and to fostering and improving our record of innovation. It is only through a world-class education and skills development system, and access to the best ideas and technology in the world, that we can grow our economic prosperity and nurture...

PRIME MINISTER’S FOREWORD The Australian Government is committed to the future prosperity of our nation and to fostering and improving our record of innovation. It is only through a world-class education and skills development system, and access to the best ideas and technology in the world, that we can grow our economic prosperity and nurture...

This report is based on a comparative analysis of primary school curricula in the areas of mathematics, science and English (the intended curriculum) across all Australian education systems as well as a selected number of overseas countries to identify the characteristics of those education systems that perform best in international tests such as the TIMSS...

International and national research shows that music education uniquely contributes to the emotional, physical, social and cognitive growth of all students. Music in schools contributes to both instrumental and aesthetic learning outcomes; transmission of cultural heritage and values; and, students’ creativity, identity and capacity for self-expression and satisfaction. While there are examples of excellent music...