The independent expert panel looking at ACT public school system resourcing has released a consultation paper and is now inviting submissions from the Canberra community.
The ACT Public School System Resourcing Review Expert Panel will provide the ACT Government with recommendations about how to effectively and efficiently use the funding for public education in the Territory.
This includes exploring the best model of central support services for schools, and the right balance of responsibilities between schools and the central office in our unique jurisdiction.
The review will help the government understand how sustainable resourcing across the ACT public school system can be achieved.
"The Government recognises schools are supporting increasingly diverse cohorts of students with complex needs," Minister Berry said. "Supporting these students requires a well-resourced system with the right supports for students, families and staff."
Canberrans can share their experiences and ideas by:
- Answering questions via an online form
- Providing a written submission
- Recording an audio or video submission
- Communicating via one of the advisory group member organisations.
The advisory group comprises representatives from unions, ACT Parents, ACT Principals Association, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body, Association of School Business Managers ACT and ACT Government directorates.
The Consultation Paper provides details about how to make a submission by 17 December 2025.
The Expert Panel's report and the Government's response will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly by May 2026.
Quotes attributable to Ken Smith AO, chair of the Expert Panel:
"We encourage Canberrans to provide us with their thoughts and ideas about public school resourcing. There are many ways people can contribute: by answering specific questions, recording a message for us, or sending in a detailed submission."
