The skills we gain during school mathematics – problem-solving, pattern-finding, reasoning logically, and computational thinking – are essential to the work of many STEM careers.

It supports in-person, remote and hybrid delivery, and is designed to operate in power- and bandwidth-constrained settings.

"We are here to prove we are a stable and reliable partner as they expand and invest in their future.”

Prof. Prasad thanked Australia for its budget support in recent years and outlined Fiji’s National Development Plan, which prioritises investments in water, sewerage, health, and critical infrastructure.

The official programme includes high-level meetings, site visits, and exchanges aimed at deepening cooperation in development, climate resilience, education, and people-to-people ties.

The summit provided a platform for Australian training providers, universities, and TAFEs to build partnerships with Indian counterparts, aimed at preparing skilled workforces for emerging industries.

“There is a good argument that TEQSA needs better tools to step in when it’s in the public interest and to respond to systemic risks, not just individual providers.”

Until now we have not had a lot of quantitative evidence on Indigenous students’ actual attitudes towards education.

The figure equates to approximately 10,600 teenagers, and represents a 0.4 percentage point increase on the previous year.

These reforms include a reduction in administrative burdens, which would allow more time for lesson planning and direct support of students.