Schools to get new anti-bullying resources after damning review

Education Minister Jason Clare announced on 30 October 2024 that the federal government will develop new anti-bullying resources for schools and update the National Safe Schools Framework in response to the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review. The review found significant inconsistencies in how Australian states and territories handle bullying complaints, with some jurisdictions lacking clear escalation pathways for families when school-level responses prove inadequate. Clare confirmed the government will work with states and territories to harmonise approaches and provide schools with practical tools to identify and respond to both physical and cyber bullying.

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