Parents, students and teachers are invited to make a submission to inform the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review which has been launched by the Albanese Labor Government.
The Anti-Bullying Rapid Review is a key part of the Government's plans to develop a national approach to addressing bullying in Australian schools.
The Review, being led by Dr Charlotte Keating and Dr Jo Robinson AM, is examining current school procedures and best practice methods to address bullying behaviours.
The Review will consult broadly with key stakeholders across metropolitan and regional Australia, including parents, teachers, students, parent groups, state education departments and the non-government sector.
Submissions will help in understanding the different approaches to responding to bullying in schools and the effectiveness of them.
Bullying has no place in our schools. Students, teachers and staff should always feel safe in the classroom.
That's why we will listen to parents, students, teachers and staff to develop a national strategy that is grounded in evidence and informed by lived experiences.
The final report of the Review will be presented to all Australian Education Ministers in coming months.
Submissions are now open and close on 20 June 2025.
Visit www.education.gov.au/antibullying-rapid-review to make a submission, which can be made anonymously if preferred.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:
"Bullying is not just something that happens in schools, but schools are places where we can intervene and provide support for students.
"All students and staff should be safe at school, and free from bullying and violence.
"That's why we're taking action to develop a national standard to address bullying in schools.
"Last year we worked together to ban mobile phones in schools. This is another opportunity for us to support students, teachers and parents across the country.
"We will listen to parents, teachers, students and work with the states and territories to get this right."
