This report examines how well national policy initiatives by the Australian, State and Territory Governments have achieved the objectives and outcomes set out in the National School Reform Agreement, and makes recommendations to inform the design of the next school reform agreement.

This research finds that young people value the importance of an inclusive and welcoming school environment where Year 12 students feel trusted, respected and as though they belong. Having more opportunities to ‘have a say’ and to ‘demonstrate leadership’ were considered fundamental to fostering a supportive school environment and key to maintaining positive student wellbeing...

Australia has one of the highest proportions of students enrolled in non-government schools in the OECD. Over the last decade, fees at independent schools have risen by over 50% nationwide - far outstripping both inflation and wage growth, and creating an affordability crisis for families across Australia. This paper outlines some possible solutions for greater...

This paper provides new estimates of the over-funding of private schools provided by the Morrison Government. They are based on data published last year by Senate Estimates. The paper also provides new estimates of the under-funding of public schools.

School choice in Australia depends on three essential conditions: affordability, geographical accessibility and continuous availability. This paper argues the Catholic school system (in partnership with governments) has consistently delivered on all three pre-requisites across generations of families.