- The Crisafulli Government's Behaviour Boost has delivered behaviour improvements in every school region across Queensland.
- Just 12 months on from its introduction, data shows reported behaviour incidents have decreased by an average of 8 percent across the state, with some regions recording an 11 percent improvement.
- The $45 million annual funding injection provides principals with autonomy to make behaviour changes that best suit the individual needs of their school.
- This turning point comes after a decade of chaos and crisis under the former Labor Government led to more behavioural issues, bullying and occupational violence.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland schools, with the flagship Behavioural Boost plan delivering behaviour improvements in every education region since its introduction just over one year ago.
Across Queensland, behaviour in schools has improved by an average of 8 percent:
- Central Queensland – 7% improvement.
- Darling Downs South West – 8% improvement.
- Far North Queensland – 11% improvement.
- Metropolitan North – 8% improvement.
- Metropolitan South – 7% improvement.
- North Coast – 8% improvement.
- North Queensland – 11% improvement.
- South East – 7% improvement.
Under the former Labor Government, behaviour incidents soared in Queensland classrooms and teacher occupational violence skyrocketed with a more than 200 percent increase in reported incidents from 2021 to 2024.
Principals choose how to use their Behaviour Boost allocation, which can include engaging school-based behaviour specialists, increasing the hours of existing teacher aides and support staff, or it can be utilised for staff training and mentoring.
The Crisafulli Government is also delivering $57 million for Workplace Health and Safety Officers and $33 million for the nation-leading anti-bullying plan which includes rapid support teams for serious incidents.
Since the Crisafulli Government launched its anti-bullying plan in April 2025, eight expert rapid support teams have supported schools with more than 200 requests, an additional 300 schools have benefited from more chaplains and wellbeing officers, and extended Parentline hours have enabled officers to assist more parents.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future, and reversing Labor's decade of decline which allowed bullying, behavioural issues and classroom assaults to skyrocket.
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said the decrease in statewide behaviour incidents was encouraging after skyrocketing bullying rates under Labor, but there was more work to do.
"The report card is in and it's clear we're making progress in improving student behaviour," Minister Langbroek said.
"In just one year, we've seen fewer behaviour incidents at schools across the state, but we know there's more work to do.
"We've heard teachers loud and clear – they are frustrated with the poor behaviour and occupational violence that was never addressed by the former Labor Government.
"We have delivered an additional $45 million to tackle poor behaviour and a $33 million anti-bullying plan with specialist staff on the ground supporting schools with 200 incidents this past year.
"We want all students to receive a world-class education, and happier classrooms give all students the best opportunity to learn."
