This paper is part of a review of the ESOS Act that aims to ensure Australia's regulatory framework delivers the best consumer protection and maintains rigorous standards for providers in the international education sector. The review will consider the need for enhancements to the ESOS legal framework in four key areas set out in the...

HYPAF is the pre-eminent national report on the learning and work situation of young Australians. This year’s report focuses on the global economic downturn and the subsequent impact on young people’s aspirations, employment opportunities and education pathways.

The case for increased second language learning in Australia is better grounded in the personal benefits to individual learners than in arguments about economic and social benefits according to this review. Second language education is a subject of continual public debate in Australia, reflecting a widespread perception that the cultivation of bilingual skills among young...

This paper discusses the right wing push for voucher funding in schools and why it would be a disaster for public education, teachers and students.

The Supporting children, young people and their families affected by homelessness guidelines have been developed primarily for all primary and secondary schools across Victoria to improve the wellbeing, educational experiences and outcomes of children and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Department is working in partnership with other government departments...