Australia’s most powerful people in education in 2023
There are significant changes ahead for the way children are taught in schools and the cross-section of students at universities. These are the people shaping the future of education.
Here’s a prediction: 2024 will be the year of education for the Albanese government. And all the ducks are being lined up for that to happen, with efforts under way to lift the dire academic performance of Australian schools and ensure more young people attend university.
At the same time, skill shortages are biting and there is a big question mark over whether universities are delivering on national productivity. After all, we’ve never had a more educated population but productivity is at a standstill. Something has to give and universities are in the firing line.
Julie HareEducation editorJulie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
