The Educator 31 October 2025
Australia’s education system is on the cusp of major changes, with the federal and state governments agreeing to a raft of reforms aimed at making schools fairer, better funded, and more effective.
At the recent Education Ministers Meeting, Education Ministers agreed on the next steps, unveiling plans to create a new Australian Teaching and Learning Commission, overhaul the maths curriculum in the first three years of school, and update national teacher standards for the first time in 15 years.
The Federal Education proposed Teaching and Learning Commission will see ACARA, AITSL, AERO and Education Services Australia merged with the goal of creating stronger links between curriculum design, teacher development, research and classroom practice.
A working group will present a detailed plan in February following consultation with teachers, school leaders, First Nations representatives and unions.
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