The recommendations identified in this report set out reforms that when implemented with fidelity, will help support all Australian students to reach their full potential.

The Australian Universities Accord has identified a needs-based funding model for higher education as a possible policy direction. The analysis in this brief shows the Australian Universities Accord was right to identify a needs-based funding model as a possible approach. But more research is needed to make sure the settings are right.

This paper looks at alternative funding models as a way forward to increase equity in education in Australian schools.

Public schools play a critical role in ensuring access to educational opportunity for Australians from all economic and geographical communities. In this report, Centre for Future Work researchers document the large economic and social benefits of stronger funding for public schools.

This country policy profile on education in Australia is part of the Education Policy Outlook series. Building on the first policy profile for Australia (2013), it offers a concise analysis of where the education system stands today and how this compares to other systems.