Parents, students and teachers across Australia are being invited to have their say in shaping a national strategy to tackle bullying, as the Albanese Labor Government launches its Anti-Bullying Rapid Review.
Led by clinical psychologist Dr Charlotte Keating and youth mental health expert Dr Jo Robinson AM, the review will examine current anti-bullying practices in schools and explore best-practice methods to create safer learning environments. The goal is to develop a unified, evidence-based national approach.
“Bullying is not just something that happens in schools, but schools are places where we can intervene and provide support for students,” said Minister for Education Jason Clare.
“All students and staff should be safe at school, and free from bullying and violence.”
The review will consult widely with stakeholders across both metropolitan and regional Australia, engaging directly with students, teachers, parent groups, education departments and the non-government sector.
According to the Minister, this is part of a broader effort to improve student wellbeing.
“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.”
Submissions, which can be made anonymously, are open until 20 June 2025 via the Department of Education website. The insights gathered will contribute to a final report to be presented to all Australian Education Ministers in the coming months.
“We will listen to parents, teachers, students and work with the states and territories to get this right.”
For more information or to make a submission, visit: www.education.gov.au/antibullying-rapid-review.
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