Addressing bullying in schools is a society-wide issue: schools and teachers must not carry the burden alone.
On 18 October 2025 the Australian Government Department of Education released the Final Report from the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review.
The Review’s final recommendations, which include a suite of resources, consideration of school context, targeted public awareness campaigns, and support for schools to take meaningful action, are welcome.
However, the success of a national framework will depend on genuine and ongoing consultation with the teachers and school leaders who will bear the burden of implementation. Appropriate training must be provided during release time for all education staff.
Read the full IEU Speaks below or on the ieu.org.au website.
The IEU Federal Council is the governing body of our national union, made up of delegates from each of the IEU state and territory Branches as well as elected federal officials.
