The report provides data on vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students in Australia as part of their senior secondary certificate of education. It finds that the number of students participating in VET in schools in 2024 increased by 5.8%. Nationally, student numbers reached their highest level since the collection began in 2006.

This research was undertaken to better understand the changing patterns of gender differences in Australian higher education. It provides insight into how educational decisions reinforce broader inequalities in economic outcomes. The findings demonstrate that tuition policy is not gender neutral. For policymakers, this highlights the importance of considering gender-specific incentives when designing tuition structures and...

This report explores and highlights the experiences of children, young people and their families who have been affected by School Disciplinary Absences (SDAs) involving suspension or exclusion from Queensland state schools. It finds that SDAs can be discriminatory with some cohorts of students receiving SDAs at a higher rate than average.

Supporting student wellbeing in schools has become an urgent priority as the youth mental health crisis continues to grow. This policy brief explores the current literature supporting a ‘whole-of-school’ approach to wellbeing and presents policy recommendations aimed at driving meaningful, systemic change, recognising schools as key environments where mental health and wellbeing can be supported.

The STEM Equity Monitor reports on the state of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) equity in Australia, and measures changes and trends over time. The monitor follows the participation pathway in STEM through schooling, higher education, graduate outcomes and the workforce. The 2025 edition is expanded beyond gender to also include other diverse groups.