Chronologies

2005

The Department of Education and Training launched the first phase of a new curriculum framework, Every Chance To Learn: Curriculum for ACT Schools P-10 Principles and Framework.

The Department of Education and Training published School Excellence: Improvement and achievement in ACT government schools in 2004.

2004

Legislation was passed consolidating the different Acts that had governed education in the ACT, Education Act 2004.

The Curriculum Renewal Taskforce released its report, Every Chance to Learn: Curriculum renewal evaluation report.

The Curriculum Renewal Taskforce released Every Chance to Learn: A curriculum renewal discussion paper.

The Government Schools Education Council released the report, Review of Government School Reporting: A review of ACT government school reporting processes with recommendations for improvement of reporting to parents and the broader community.

The Department of Education and Training published Planning framework: ACT vocational education and training.

The School improvement framework for achieving high standards in student learning, innovation and best practice in ACT government schools. was launched as part of the School Excellence Initiative.

The Department of Education and Training published Learning Technologies Plan for ACT Government Schools and Preschools 2004-2006.

2003

The Minister for Education, Katy Gallagher, launched The School Excellence Initiative: Achieving Excellence in ACT Government Schools.

2002

The Department of Education and Community Services published its vision for learning and teaching, Within Reach of Us All: ACT government schools plan   2002-2004.

1998

The Department of Education and Community Services released Partnerships for Excellence: ACT Government schools plan 1998-2000, which set out the purposes, goals and priorities for schooling.

The Department of Education and Community Services published Literacy Matters: Preschool –Year 10: A literacy strategy.

1997

The Department of Education published The Across Curriculum Perspective Statements, which supplemented the 1994 ACT Curriculum Frameworks.

1995

The Department of Education and Training released Education plan for ACT government schooling 1995-1997, which advocated greater emphasis on outcome-based education.

The Department of Education and Training published Framework for vocational education and training for 16 – 18 year olds in the ACT.

1994

The Department of Education and Training published Curriculum Frameworks, companion documents for the eight key learning areas outlined in the National Profiles.

1991

The ACT Schools Accrediting Agency became the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies.

1989

With the attainment of self-government in the ACT, the Schools Authority was abolished and became the ACT Department of Education.

The Department of Education published research reporting on investigated assessment practices in senior secondary colleges in the ACT, Student   Assessment Project in Secondary Colleges of the Australian Capital Territory.

The Schools Authority published Community Schools for Canberra, 1989-2000: Final Report.

1987

The Schools Authority published Community Schools for Canberra, 1989-2000: A draft plan for matching school accommodation with student numbers.

The Schools Authority published PEP Equals: A report of the Participation and Equity Programs in Canberra's public schools.

The report of the Ministerial Review of the ACT Schools Authority was released, A Management Review of the ACT Schools Authority.

1986

The Committee for the Review of Tertiary Entrance Score Calculations in the Australian Capital Territory released its report, Making Admission to Higher Education Fairer.

The Schools Authority published School Boards: Partnership and Participation, outlining guidelines for the constitution, function and operation of school boards.

1985

The Schools Authority published a draft position paper, Future Directions in Curriculum, outlining current and future curriculum policy.

The Commonwealth Minister for Education, Susan Ryan, issued a discussion paper, A Proposal Concerning the Governance of ACT Government Schools.

In November the Schools Authority appointed a committee to review the calculation of tertiary entrance scores following concern about gender bias in the process.

1984

The Commonwealth Department of Education and Youth Affairs released Issues and Options: a discussion paper on the governance of ACT education.

The Schools Authority published Our Public Schools: Report to the Canberra Community, a booklet explicating ACT education policy and programs.

The Schools Authority released Proposed policy initiatives for 1984/85.

The Schools Authority published Shrink and Swim: A Handbook for high schools adapting the curriculum to declining enrolments. The report was prepared for the ACT Schools Authority as part of the ACT Choice and Diversity Project.

1983

The Schools Authority published Response of the Authority to the Report of the Committee of Review into the Impact of Radford College.

The report of the Committee of Review into the Impact of Radford College released its report, Schools for the ACT: How public? how private?

The Schools Authority published the report of the ACT Choice and Diversity Project, Maintaining Curriculum Choice in Secondary Schools with Declining   Enrolments: General conclusions and report to Commonwealth Schools Commission.

The Schools Authority released the report of the Committee to Review Education in the ACT, The Challenge of Change: A Review of High Schools in the ACT.

The Schools Authority published Multicultural education ACT 1981: A report of the school curriculum development for multicultural education initiated in 1981 and funded by the Schools Commission Multicultural Education program.

1982

The Schools Authority published an overview of curriculum policy, Sources of Existing Curriculum Policy for Government Schools.

1981

The Schools Authority published the task force report, Review of Provisions for Children with Special Needs, as well as the companion document, Provisions for Educating Children with Special Needs.

The Schools Authority released the report of the Task Force Managing Contraction, Managing a Contracting School System: A Task Force Report to the Chief Education Officer.

The Schools Authority published and distributed to schools, Current Curriculum Practice in ACT Government Schools as part of a broad review of curriculum.

The Schools Authority released the position paper, School-based evaluation in ACT government schools.

The Schools Authority Taskforce for Managing Contraction released a discussion paper, Strategies for a Contracting School System.

1979

The Committee to Review the ACT Schools Accrediting Agency released its report, Certificates for Year 12 Students: A review of the ACT Schools Accrediting Agency.

The Schools Authority published the report, Inquiry into the ACT Year 10 Certificate.

1977

School based assessment was introduced into ACT schools.

The Curriculum Branch of the Schools Authority published Curriculum and Organisation Statements, ACT High Schools.

School boards in the Australian Capital Territory, was published by the School of Teacher Education as part of the School and Community Project funded by the Australian Schools Commission.

1976

The Schools Authority Ordinance was ratified.

1975

The Interim Schools Authority published an information sheet, Secondary Colleges in the Australian Capital Territory.

The ACT Schools Accrediting Agency was established with responsibility for accreditation, assessment and certification in senior colleges.

1974

The Schools Authority took over responsibility for the public school system from the Department of Education in New South Wales.

The Interim ACT Schools Authority released for discussion and comment, Guidelines on Relationships within the Education System, outlining guidelines for relationships and responsibilities of and between the Authority and ACT schools.

1973

In November a statement was released outlining educational specifications of the Schools Authority, The Guiding Principles and Aims of the ACT Schools Authority.

The Interim ACT Schools Authority was established in October, based on the model recommended in the Hughes report.

The report of the Working Committee on College Proposals for the Australian Capital Territory, Secondary Education for Canberra (Campbell Report) was released. The report recommended the establishment of senior secondary colleges.

The report of the Assessment Panel on the ACT Education Authority, A Design for the Governance and Organisation of Education in the Australian Capital Territory (Hughes Report), recommended the establishment of a new educational authority for the ACT.

The Commonwealth Department of Education published An Education Authority for the ACT: A departmental paper.

1967

The working party to Report on an Independent Education Authority for the Australian Capital Territory the establishment of an independent Schools Authority released its report, Report on an Independent Education Authority for the Australian Capital Territory, (Currie Report). The report advocated the establishment of an autonomous educational authority and the formation of school councils.

2005

Statements of Learning for English were endorsed by MCEETYA and published by the Curriculum Corporation.

2004

The Schools Assistance (Learning Together–Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Act 2004 was introduced. The Actrequired schools and school authorities to make a commitment to participate in a wide range of nationally driven initiatives.

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education prepared the report Learning to Work: Report on the Inquiry into Vocational Education in Schools.

2003

The proposal to develop statements of learning for the four curriculum domains for mathematics, science, civics and English was accepted at the MCEETYA meeting in July. The statements built on a previous ‘curriculum mapping exercise’ which identified areas of overlap and difference in the official curricula of the States.

MCEETYA published the research report Curriculum Provision in the Australian States and Territories which reviewed the consistency of curriculum provision across the country.

2001

The Australian Council of Deans of Education published the report New Learning: A Charter for Australian Education.

2000

HREOC published Recommendations: National inquiry into rural and remote education and School Communities: National inquiry into rural and remote education.

The Department of Education Science and Training published Learning for the   Knowledge Society: An Education and Training Plan for the Information   Economy.

1999

The Adelaide Declaration on National Goals for Schooling in the 21st Century was released following a meeting between State, Territory and Commonwealth Ministers of Education in April.

1998

MCEETYA released a Discussion paper which reviewed The Hobart Declaration (1989) and provided a set of new draft goals for public discussion and comment.

1997

The Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs published the report Discovering Democracy: Civics and Citizenship Education.

1996

The report Language Teachers: The Pivot of Policy was published by the Australian Language and Literacy Council. The report argued that Australian education systems and policies were failing to deliver any worthwhile proficiency in languages.

1995

The National Review of Education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: Final Report was published by the Department of Education Employment and Training.

1994

The Schools Council published the discussion paper The Role of Schools in the Vocational Preparation of Australia’s Senior Secondary Students.

1993

National Profiles and Statements for the agreed learning areas were finalised but their compulsory adoption was rejected by all states in July.

The Australian Education Council (AEC), the Council of Ministers of Vocational Education, Employment and Training (MOVEET) and the Youth Ministers Council (YMC) were amalgamated to form the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA).

The Schools Council published Pathways for Post-Compulsory Students.

The Department of Employment, Education and Training published Retention and Participation in Australian Schools 1967-1992.

1992

The Australian Education Council published the report Key Competencies: Report of the Committee to advise the Australian Education Council and Ministers of Vocational Education, Employment and Training on Employment-related Key Competencies for Postcompulsory Education and Training (Mayer report).

The National Board of Employment, Education and Training published the report Curriculum Initiatives.

1991

The Australian Education Council organised the proposed national curriculum into eight Learning Areas (English, mathematics, science, studies of society and the environment, LOTE, the arts, technology, health) and work commenced on describing these in terms of Statements and Profiles.

The Australian Education Council published the report Young People’s Participation in Post-compulsory Education and Training: Report of the   Australian Education Council Review Committee (Finn Review) which recommended the development of a set of employment-related ‘key competencies’ for effective work participation.

1990

The Curriculum Corporation was established to facilitate activities in curriculum development, publish materials and provide curriculum information.

The Ministerial Council of Vocational Education, Employment and Training (MOVEET) was established.

The first National Report on Australian Schooling was published by the Australian Education Council.

1989

The Hobart Declaration on Schooling was released by the Australian Education Council. The Declaration set out an agreement on ten national goals for schooling and announced an intention to establish a national curriculum agency, commence a process of national collaborative curriculum development and introduce an annual national report on schooling.

The Curriculum Corporation was established through the merging of the Curriculum Development Corporation and the Australian Schools Cataloguing Information Service.

The Curriculum Development Centre published the report The Challenge of Retention: A study of retention in 35 schools.

The Department of Employment, Education and Training published the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Policy.

1988

The Curriculum Development Centre published Schooling in Rural Australia.

The report Strengthening Australia’s Schools: A Consideration of the Focus and Content of Schoolingwas published. This report invited the   cooperation of the States and Territories in developing and implementing a national effort to strengthen Australia's schools.

1987

The Schools Commission published In the National Interest: Secondary Education and Youth Policy in Australia. The report emphasized the importance of a continuing core curriculum but also highlighted the need for curriculum that would equip students with practical skills for the workplace.

The Schools Commission published the report National Policy for the Education of Girls in Australian Schools which outlined the first national policy for Australian schooling.

The National Policy on Languages was published.

The Commonwealth Schools Commission was abolished.

1985

The report Quality of Education in Australia: Report of the Review Committee (Karmel Report) was published.

The Commonwealth Schools Commission published Quality and Equity: Commonwealth Specific Purposes for Australian Schools.

The Curriculum Development Centre published McGaw and Hannan’s report Certification in Upper Secondary Education.

1984

The Commonwealth Schools Commission published the reports Commonwealth Standards for Australian Schools and The English as a Second Language (ESL) Factors and Index Study: Final Report.

The report Girls and Tomorrow: The Challenge for Schools was published by the Schools Commission.

The Report on a National Language Policy was published by the Senate Standing Committee on Education and the Arts.

1982

The Schools Commission developed the Participation and Equity Program (PEP) to increase retention rates.

The Educational Research and Development Committee published the report National Assessment in Australia: An Evaluation of the Australian Studies in the Student Performance Program.

1981

The Curriculum Development Centre was absorbed into the Commonwealth Department of Education.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education and the Arts (Chaired by G.S. Davidson) published its report Preparation for the Workforce.

1980

The Schools Commission published, Schooling for 15 and 16 Year Olds, a report which suggested the need for a more ‘adaptive’ curriculum to suit the needs of all students.

The Curriculum Development Centre published the discussion paper Core Curriculum for Australian Schools which, in addition to learning processes and environments, nominated nine areas of knowledge and experience.

1979

The Committee of Inquiry into Education and Training (Chaired by B. William) published the report Education, Training and Employment.

1978

The Report of the Committee to Review Post-arrival Programs and Services for Migrants (Galbally Report) was published.

1976

The House of Representatives Select Committee on Specific Learning Difficulties (Chaired by A.G. Cadman) published Learning Difficulties in Children and Adults.

1975

The Schools Commission published the report Girls, Schools and Society. The report provided the first comprehensive review of the position of girls and schooling in Australia and included recommendations to improve opportunities for girls.

1974

The Curriculum Development Centre was established as an independent statutory body.

The Australian Committee on Technical and Further education published TAFE in Australia. Report on Needs in Technical and Further Education (Kangan report).

1973

The Commonwealth Schools Commission was established to advise the Commonwealth Government on education policy.

The Schools Commission published the report Schools in Australia (Karmel Report).

1972

The Federal Minister was made a full member of the Australian Education Council for the first time.

1960

W.R. Dovey’s report Progress and Assimilation of Migrant Children in Australia was published by the Commonwealth Immigrant Advisory Council.

2005

The Report of the Consultation on Future Directions for Public Education and Training: "One Size Doesn't Fit All" was released in November.

The Department of Education and Training released the policy statement, Cultural Diversity and Community Relations Policy: Multicultural education in schools, superseding the Multicultural Education Policy Statement, 1983.

2004

The policy for gifted children was revised.

The Report of the Review of Aboriginal Education, Yanigurra Muya: Ganggurrinyma Yaarri Guurulaw Yirringingurray (Freeing the Spirit: Dreaming an Equal Future), was published.

2003

The Report on the Evaluation of Outcomes Assessment and Reporting in NSW Government Schools, A Time to Teach a Time to Learn (Eltis Report), was released.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Training and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Dr Andrew Refshauge, announced a review of Aboriginal Education.

2002

The Board of Studies published the K-10 curriculum framework.

The Board of Studies published a second consultation paper on the K-10 curriculum framework.

2000

The Report of the Review of Teacher Education in New South Wales, Quality Matters. Revitalising Teaching: Critical Times, Critical Choices (Ramsay Report) was released.

The Board of Studies released the first consultation paper on the K-10 curriculum framework.

1998

The Board of Studies published A Review of the HSC Assessment Program. The review was undertaken following recommendations made in the McGraw Report, Shaping their future.

1997

In August, a white paper adopting many of the recommendations of the McGaw Report was released, Securing Their Future; The New South Wales Government's reforms for the Higher School Certificate.

In March, the Department of Training and Education Co-ordination released the report commissioned to review the NSW HSC. The report, Shaping their future: Recommendations for reform of the Higher School Certificate (McGaw Report), identified problems with curriculum, assessment and reporting, and made a number of recommendations for reform of the HSC.

1996

The Department of Training and Education Co-ordination released a green paper, written by Professor Barry McGaw, Their future: Options for reform of the Higher School Certificate.

The Department of Education released a gender and education policy statement, Girls and Boys at School: Gender Equity Strategy. This policy supersedes the Girls' Education Strategy, 1989.

The Department of Education and Training released a policy statement on Aboriginal Education, Aboriginal Education Policy 1996.

1995

The Committee of Review of Outcomes and Profiles in New South Wales Schooling released its report, Focusing on learning: Report of the Review of Outcomes and Profiles in New South Wales Schooling (Eltis Report).

1994

The Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs released the policy statement, Achievement for Everyone: a strategy for equity in education and training in New South Wales.

The Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs released The Carrick report: Four years on.

1993

The Board of Studies published HSC Pathways: implementation Guidelines, outlining new rules to apply to the HSC from 1995.

1992

The Department of School Education released Education 2000, outlining future reforms of education in NSW.

The Board of Studies issued HSC Pathways for consultation, which incorporated a discussion paper on the Tertiary Entrance Rank.

1990

The Board of Studies was established and charged with responsibility for curriculum development from Kindergarten to Year 12 and accreditation of the HSC.

1989

A white paper on curriculum reform in New South Wales schools, Excellence and Equity: New South Wales curriculum reform, was issued by Terry Metherell MP, Minister for Education and Youth Affairs. This followed recommendations made in the Carrick Report.

The Committee of Review of New South Wales Schools released the Report of the Committee of Review of New South Wales Schools (Carrick Report) and made recommendations for K-10 curriculum reform.

The Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs published Schools Renewal: a strategy to revitalise schools within the New South Wales state education system (Scott Report).

The Department of Education released the policy statement, Girls' education strategy.

1988

The report Post-compulsory Curriculum Project Final Report: Curriculum development in the post-compulsory high school years in NSW was published.

The Board of Secondary Education was established (merging Board of Senior School Studies and Board of Secondary Schools Board)

1987

The Department of Education released The New South Wales Public School System: a statement of corporate purpose and goals.

The Department of Education released the policy statement, The education of students with learning difficulties from preschool to year twelve (1987)

1986

The HSC and system of certification in upper secondary was reformed.

1985

The Department of Education published Quality Education (Teacher Efficiency) Review, which outlined procedures for teacher evaluation.

1984

The Department of Education released Future Directions of Secondary Education: A Report (Swan & McKinnon Report).

1983

The Department of Education released a general policy statement on gifted education, The Education of Children with Special Talents.

The Department of Education released a discussion paper, Future Directions of Secondary Education in New South Wales.

1982

The Department of Education released its first policy on Aboriginal education, Aboriginal Education Policy 1982.

The Board of Senior School Studies released Discussion Paper: Curriculum Review: Years 11-12.

1981

The NSW Legislative Assembly Select Committee upon the School Certificate released The Report from the Select Committee of the Legislative Assembly upon the School Certificate (McGowan Report).

1975

The Secondary Schools Board issued Base Paper on the Total Curriculum, Years 7-10.

1974

The Department of Education released the Report of the review panel appointed by the Minister for Education, The Community and its Schools.

The Department of Education (1974) Aims of Secondary Education in NSW. Sydney: Board of Senior School Studies and Secondary School Studies.

1961

Board of Senior School Studies was established with responsibility for Years 11 and 12.

1957

The Report of the Committee Appointed to Survey Secondary Education in New South Wales (Wyndham Report) was released.

2005

The Department of Education and the Arts released a policy statement announcing the new Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework.

The Department of Education and the Arts released Smarter Learning: The Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework

Bound for Success, an education strategy, was developed to improve educational outcomes for students across the Torres Strait and Cape York.

2004

The Framework for Gifted Education was released and sent to schools.

The Department of Education and the Arts released The New Basics Research Report.

2003

Youth Participation in Education and Training Act, 2003 was passed, which legislated for a 'compulsory participation phase' during which young people aged 15 to 17 must be either employed or in education or training.

The New Basics trial concluded.

2002

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet released the white paper Queensland the Smart State: Education and Training Reforms for the Future, outlining future policy directions for P-12 and vocational education and training.

The Queensland Studies Authority was established, replacing the Queensland School Curriculum Council, the Queensland Board of Senior Secondary School Studies and the Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority.

The report of the committee chaired by John Pitman to review certification in senior secondary was released. The Senior Certificate: A New Deal (Pitman Report) formed the basis for the new Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

2001

The Department of Education released Years 1-10 Curriculum Framework for Education Queensland Schools to provide a structure for the whole school planning of curriculum and a better integration of curriculum, assessment and reporting.

The Department of Education launched the New Basics Project.

2000

Education Queensland released State Education – 2010, providing the basis for the 2001 curriculum frameworks.

Literate Futures: Report of the Literacy Review of Queensland State Schools was released by Education Queensland.

Education Queensland released the policy framework, Building Success Together: The Framework for Students at Educational Risk (FSAER)

1999

The New Basics trail commenced.

1996

Education Queensland announced the Leading Schools Program, implementing school-based management.

The Queensland Curriculum Council and Queensland School Curriculum offices amalgamated to form the Queensland School Curriculum Council.

1995

Queensland Curriculum Council and Queensland School Curriculum offices were founded.

1994

The Committee appointed to review Queensland school curriculum released its report, Shaping the future: Review of the Queensland school curriculum (Wiltshire Report). The report recommended the development of new syllabuses to Year 10 based on the national statements and profiles.

1992

The Student Education Profile (SEP) was introduced.

1991

The Ministerial Curriculum Management Review submitted its report, Managing Curriculum Development in Queensland, to the Minister for Education.

The Department of Education published a draft document, Focus on the learner: Senior schooling curriculum framework.

The Ministerial Consultative Council on Curriculum released Broad framework principles to guide the development of curriculum.

The Department of Education published Focus on the Learner. Sample case studies.

1990

The Queensland Tertiary Entrance Procedures Authority (TEPA) was established following recommendations of the Viviani Report

The report of the Review of Tertiary Entrance in Queensland was presented to the Minister for Education (Viviani Report).

The Department of Education released the P-10 Teaching Framework Dissemination Guide.

The Department of Education released a status report on The P-10 Curriculum Development Program.

The Department of Education released Focus on schools: The future organisation of educational services for students.

1989

The Department of Education released the policy statement, The Corporate Vision for Senior Schooling in Queensland.

The Department of Education released the P-10 Teaching Framework for discussion.

Queensland Board of Senior Secondary School Studies was established with authority for Years 11 and 12.

A new education Act was enacted, Education Act 1989.

1987

The Review of School Based Assessment (ROSBA) published more discussion papers.

The P-10 curriculum framework was developed and released for discussion.

The Working Party on Tertiary Entrance released the report, Tertiary Entrance in Queensland: A Review: Report of the Working Party on Tertiary Entrance, established by the Minister's Joint Advisory Committee on Post-Secondary School Studies at the request of the Queensland Minister for Education (Pitman Report). This report formed the basis of the 1990 Viviani Review.

The Research Services Branch of the Department of Education released the Evaluation report, Hervey Bay College.

The Department of Education launched Meeting the Challenge: Future Directions for Education in Queensland, setting directions and priorities for the next five years based on a corporate management style.

The Committee of Review released its final report, Education 2000: Issues and options for the future of education in Queensland.

A syllabus framework was developed for preschool to Year 10 (P-10).

The first of a series of ROSBA Discussion Papers was published.

The discussion paper, Education 2000: Issues and options for the future of Education in Queensland, was released by the Department of Education.

The Department of Education released a policy statement on the education of gifted children, Education of the Gifted in Queensland State   Schools.

1983

The implementation of ROBSA began and continued until 1986.

The final Report of the select committee on education in Queensland (Ahern Report) was released.

1978

The 1978 Review of Teacher Education in Queensland (Bassett Report) was published.

The Review of school-based assessment in Queensland secondary schools (Scott Report) was published. The report recommended that norm-based assessment be replaced with criteria-based assessment.

A parliamentary select committee was established, chaired by Mr M Ahern to investigate the State education system in Queensland.

1972

The external examination for senior secondary school students was held for the last time.

1971

The committee appointed to review teacher education in Queensland released its report, Teacher education in Queensland (Murphy Report).

The board of Secondary School Studies was established (with authority for Years 8 – 12) to implement recommendations made in the Radford Report.

1970

Public examinations for Queensland secondary school students, the report of the committee appointed to review the system of public examinations for Queensland secondary school students and to make recommendations for the assessment of students' achievements (Radford Report) was published.

External examination for junior secondary school students were abolished.

1968

The Report of the Committee Set Up to Consider and Make Recommendations to the Board of Senior Secondary School Studies Concerning the Introduction of a Leaving Certificate (Bassett Report) was released.

2004

The report of the secondary education review was published, Report on Future Directions for Secondary Education in the Northern Territory(Ramsay Report). The report identified major challenges facing education in the NT and made recommendations for future reform, including more support for indigenous students and the development of a Teaching and Learning Framework.

2002

The Department of Employment, Education and Training published EsseNTial Learnings: NT Curriculum Framework.

In September, The Chief Minister, Clare Martin, and the Minister for Employment, Education and Training, Syd Stirling, announced a review into secondary education in the Northern Territory.

2000

The Department of Employment, Education and Training launched Indigenous Education Strategic Plan, a framework for implementing recommendations of the 1999 review of indigenous education, Learning Lessons.

1999

The Department of Education published Task Group Report: Highlights paper: Re-design of curriculum functions and review of assessment & certification.

English as a Second Language Policy: Transition – year 12 was released.

The report of the indigenous education review was released, Learning Lessons: An independent review of indigenous education in the Northern   Territory. The report made recommendations to the NT Department of Education on how to devise better educational outcomes (Collins Review).

The Department of Education published Schools our focus: shaping Territory education.

1998

The NT Board of Studies published Common Curriculum Statement: Transition to year 10.

The Board of Studies published Outcomes education and outcomes profiling in NT Schools: question and answer guide for students and parents.

The Board of Studies published Australian Indigenous Languages Policy: Policy and Guidelines.

The Board of Studies published Common Assessment and Reporting Statement: Preschool to Senior Secondary.

The NT Board of Studies published Common Curriculum Statement: Transition to year 10.

1997

The NT Board of Studies published Northern Territory Outcomes Profiles for

The Board of Studies published Northern Territory Outcomes Profile: First Draft for  Consultation: Transition to Year 10.

The Board of Studies issued Gender Equity in Education Policy and supporting documents.

The Board of Studies published Australian Indigenous Languages Policy: Curriculum policy and implementation guidelines.

1996

The Board of Studies published Key Competencies in Northern Territory Schools: Descriptions and Levels.

The Board of Studies published Key Competencies in Northern Territory Schools: Information Booklet.

The Board of Studies published A curriculum Framework for Present & Future Lifestyles. (Special Education)

The Board of Studies issued Revised Special Education Policy: Provision for Students with disabilities and impairments.

1994

The Department of Education(??) released the policy statement, Guidelines for the implementation of policy for the education of gifted and talented students in Northern Territory schools and published the companion document, Identification of gifted & talented students in Northern Territory Schools.

The Board of Studies released the policy statement, Provision for Students with Disabilities in Northern Territory schools.

The Department of Education published Partners in Education: Parent policy.

1993

The NT Board of Studies published Common Curriculum Statement.

1992

The NT Board of Studies published Aboriginal Students Achievement in the Northern Territory.

The NT Board of Studies published Common Curriculum Statement.

The Board of Studies issued Revised Special Education Policy and Guidelines: Provision for students with disabilities and impairments in Northern Territory schools.

The Secondary Education Review Committee published Continuity and Change: A review of secondary education in the Northern Territory.

1991

National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander education policy: the Northern Territory strategic plan, was released.

The Curriculum and Assessment Division of the Department of Education published Aboriginal Schools Curriculum Materials Program.

1984

The Northern Territory Board of Studies was established.

The Department of Education published Core Curriculum T-10.

1975

Recommendations concerning bilingual education in the Northern Territory, Parliamentary Paper No. 329 (O'Grady and Hale Report), was released.

1964

Report of an investigation into the Curriculum and Teaching Methods used in Aboriginal Schools in the Northern Territory (Watts and Gallagher Report), was released.

2005

The Department of Education, Training and Employment published South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability (SACSA) Framework: the required elements. Part of the SACSA companion document series, it outlined key ideas and learning outcomes of the framework.

2004

The Minister for Education and Children's Services commissioned a review of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

2001

The Department of Education, Training and Employment published South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability (SACSA) Framework.

1999

The collaborative project undertaken by the University of South Australia for the Department of Education and Children's Services to develop and write the SACSA Framework began.

1997

The Department for Education and Children's Services issued Foundations for the Future: a declaration for South Australian public education and children's services.

1996

The Department for Education and Children's Services Curriculum Division published Exploring the Policy Principles: Assessment and Reporting for   Schools.

1995

The National statements and profiles were implemented in South Australian Schools.

The Department for Education and Children's Services published and distributed to schools the booklet Curriculum Statements and Profiles Implementation Support Plan 1995-1997.

The Department for Education and Children's Services issues the policy statement An Assessment and Reporting Policy for Schools. This was distributed to schools with a companion document, An Assessment, Recording and Reporting Resource.

The Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia released a draft paper, A Future Directions Paper on Senior Secondary Education in South Australia.

The Department issued a policy statement on multiculturalism, Multiculturalism in Schooling and Children's Services.

1994

The Department for Education and Children's Services published and distributed to schools Statements and Profiles into Practice: Improving student learning outcomes to support the implementation of the national profiles in 1995.

1993

The Department of Education, Employment and Training recommended the adoption and implementation of the national statements and profiles.

The Senior Secondary Assessment Board published Future Directions in Senior Secondary Education in South Australia: a discussion paper for comment and response.

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) was introduced for year 12.

In December, the Department of Education, Employment and Training became the Department for Education and Children's Services (DECS).

1992

Following recommendations of the Gilding Report, the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) was introduced for year 11.

The Education of Young Adolescents in South Australian Government Schools: Report of the Junior Secondary Review was released.

The Education Department issued the policy statement, Students with Disabilities.

1990

The Education Department published a charter statement, Educating for the 21st Century: A charter for public schooling in South Australia, replacing Into the 80s: Our schools and their purposes published in 1981.

The Education Department issued the policy statement, Anti-racism.

The Education Department issued the policy statement, Student Participation.

1989

The Second Report of the Enquiry into Immediate Post-Compulsory Education: Implementation of the proposals made in the Enquiry's first report in January 1988 (Gilding Report) was released in July.

The Education Department published Student Assessment.

The Education Department issued the policy statement, School Discipline: The Management of Student Behaviour.

The Senior Secondary Assessment Board published Information and Advice for Schools.

1988

The Report of the Enquiry into Immediate Post-Compulsory Education, Volume I (Gilding Report) was released in January.

1987

The Department of Education, Employment and Training issued the policy statement on computers in schools, Schools computing policy.

The Education Department published The Connecting Conversation: Literacy, Learning in the English Classroom: policy and guidelines.

1986

The Education of girls: an implementation of strategy was released.

The Education and Training Task Force (chaired by Gilding) released its report, Making things work: Learning for competence and enterprise. The Report included discussion on vocational education, ideas elaborated later in the Gilding Reports.

1978

The Education Department released Report of the Committee of Enquiry into year 12 Examinations in South Australia (Jones Report).

1985

The Education Department issued a policy on languages.

1984

The Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA) was established, replacing the Public Examinations Board of South Australia (PEBSA).

The Taskforce appointed to investigate multiculturalism and education released its report, Education for a Cultural Democracy; Report to the Minister of Education (Smolicz Report).

The Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia released a discussion paper, Curriculum and assessment policy at year 12: a discussion paper inviting your response.

The Education Department issued the policy statement, Sexual harassment

The Education Department issued the policy statement, Fostering the Gifts and Talents of Children

1983

The report of the Languages Working Party was released, Voices for the future: a languages policy for South Australian schools.

The Education Department issued the policy statement, Equal opportunities: the education of girls in South Australian government schools

1982

The Committee of Enquiry into Education in South Australia [1980-1982] released its final report, Education and change in South Australia: final report (Keeves Report).

The Education Department issued, Diversity and Cohesion: A Policy Statement on Multiculturalism and Education.

The Curriculum Directorate of the Education Department released Consultation: Schooling for 15-19 year old: report of consultations with schools and   curriculum leaders.

The Curriculum Directorate of the Education Department released Beyond Compulsion: Schooling for 15-19 years olds. Report of the Working Party on Post Compulsory Schooling.

1981

The Department of Education released the policy statement, Into the 80s: Our schools and their purposes.

The Committee of Enquiry into Education in South Australia, chaired by J. Keeves, released a discussion paper.

1980

The government convened a committee to conduct a systematic enquiry into education in South Australia and appointed John Keeves as the chair.

The Directorate of Research and Planning, Department of Education released School controlled evaluation.

1971

The Karmel Report, Education in South Australia: Report of the Committee of Enquiry into Education in South Australia, 1969-1970 was released.

1970

The Director-General of Education, A.W. Jones, issued the memorandum to school principles, Freedom and Authority in Schools.

1969

The Public Examinations Board (PEB) was established with responsibility for years 11 and 12.

2005

The Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) was published and released into schools for implementation from 2005 – 2008. VELS replaced the CSF II.

2004

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority released Victorian Curriculum Reform 2004 Consultation Paper outlining a new approach to curriculum based around a 'framework of essential learning'.

The Education and Training Committee of the Victorian Parliament established an inquiry into the promotion maths and science in Victorian education.

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority released the Review of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Final Report in November.

2003

The Blueprint for Government Schools: Future Directions in the Victorian Government School System was released. The Blueprint established a reform agenda and future directions for schooling designed to improved student outcomes.

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) was introduced into Victorian schools.

Lynne Kosky, Minister for Education and Training, delivered a speech entitled Framework for Reform, which identified curriculum as a priority area of educational reform.

2002

The Ministerial Statement, Knowledge and Skills for the Innovation Economy was released by Lyn Kosky. The statement outlined directions for the reform of the Victorian system of vocational education and training (VET).

Lynne Kosky released Improved Educational Outcomes: A Better Reporting and Accountability System for Schools, a statement announcing changes to reporting and accountability arrangements.

2000

The Curriculum and Standards Framework II (CSF II) was published. The CSF II was organised around eight key learning areas (KLAs) and covered Prep to Year 10.

The final report of The Ministerial Review of Post Compulsory Education and Training Pathways in Victoria (Kirby Report) was released. The report recommended new directions for the organisation and delivery of post compulsory education in Victoria.

1999

The Board of studies released Curriculum and Standards Framework II (CSF II) for discussion.

1997

The Report of the Committee of Review of the VCE, Enhancing their Futures (Dow Report), was released, recommending changes to the provision of the VCE.

The Victorian Board of Studies published Key Competencies in Teaching and Learning based on the findings of the Victorian Schools Key Competencies Pilot Project (1994-1996) which arose following recommendations made in the Meyer Report in 1992.

Multicultural Policy for Victorian Schools was released by the Education Department. The policy outlined the background and current context this policy and stressed that multicultural education must permeate all aspects of the curriculum and school practices.

1996

The Victorian Board of Studies published Using the CSF: Assessment and Reporting, one of a series of publications designed to assist schools with the implementation of CSF. This booklet was aimed to assist with the development of assessment and reporting consistent with the CSF.

1995

The Board of Studies published the Curriculum and Standards Framework (CSF), replacing the 1987 Curriculum Frameworks.

The Board of Studies published Using the CSF: An introduction, one of a series of publications designed to assist schools with the implementation of the CSF. This booklet contained advice for curriculum review and planning.

The Directorate of School Studies released, Bright Futures: A policy statement to support gifted students.

1994

The Board of Studies released the Curriculum and Standards Framework for discussion.

1992

The report of the Taskforce on Pathways in Education and Training (Deveson Report) was released. The report made recommends on strengthening pathways and improving vocational education.

1990

The VCE was introduced as a two year certificate program for years 11 and 12.

1988

The Schools Division of the Ministry of Education published The School Curriculum and Organisation Framework, P-12, to be used by schools in planning, developing and reviewing curriculum programs.

The Curriculum Branch of the Ministry of Education released the Report on the Applicability of the ALL (Australian Language Levels) Guidelines in Victorian Primary and Post-Primary Schools.

1987

The new VCE policy was announced by the Minister for Education on 15 September.

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) was introduced into Victorian schools for Year 12.

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board released an options paper, Developing the Victorian Certificate of Education.

The State Board of Education published Directions in Curriculum: A Review of Curriculum Policy Documents in Victoria 1983-87, an overview document providing a synthesis of major themes and principles in curriculum documents for that period.

The State Board of Education and Ministerial Advisory Committee on Multicultural and Migrant Education released the report, If I Didn't Have Your Support information paper on non-English-speaking background students with impairments, disabilities or problems in schooling.

The Balkien Report was released: Improving the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Base in Victoria.

1986

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board (VCAB) was established with responsibility for senior secondary certification, replacing The Victorian Institute of Secondary Education (VISE).

Education in and for a Multicultural Society was published, elaborating policy guidelines languages other than English, the importance of which was stressed in Ministerial Paper No. 6.

The Ministry of Education distributed Implementing Ministerial Paper No. 6. to Victorian Schools.

The Tertiary Orientation Program (TOP) was discontinued.

The Ministerial Statement Future Directions in Post Compulsory Schooling was released by Ian Cathie.

1985

The Curriculum Branch of the Education Department released Curriculum Frameworks P-12: An introduction, a preliminary statement outlining the general approach to curriculum following the policies outlined in Ministerial Paper No. 6.

The Curriculum Branch of the Education Department released the first draft of Curriculum P-12 Frameworks for discussion in November.

The Department of Education released the report, Education for Girls.

The State Board of Education published a series of working papers, The Changing Context and Structures of Postcompulsory Schooling in Victoria, addressing recommendations for restructuring made in the Blackburn Report.

The Report of the Ministerial Review of Postcompulsory Schooling (Blackburn Report) was released. The Report laid the foundation for the development of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

The State Board of Education and Ministerial Advisory Committee on Multicultural and Migrant Education provided a report to the Minister for Education, The Place of Languages Other Than English in Victorian Schools.

The Curriculum Branch of the Education Department released Destination Decisions: Decision Making Strategies for School Communities.

1984

The Ministerial Review of Postcompulsory Schooling released a discussion paper.

The Curriculum Branch of the Department of Education published Curriculum Policy Making: An Introduction for School Councils.

The Equal Opportunities Unit of the Education Department published Guidelines for Girls' Education in Technical Schools.

The Equal Opportunities Unit of the Education Department released Towards Equal Opportunity and a Non-Sexist School: An Action Approach.

The Ministerial Review of Educational Services for the Disabled released its report on mainstreaming for students with disabilities, Integration in Victorian Education.

The State Board of Education and Ministerial Advisory Committee on Multicultural and Migrant Education released a discussion paper, The Place of Community Languages in Victorian Schools.

The Equal Opportunities Branch of the Department of Education published PEP Participation and Equity Program Guide for Schools.

1983-4

A series of six Ministerial Papers were released. Ministerial Paper No. 6, released in 1984, outlined the framework for curriculum reform in Victoria.

1980

The Report of the Ministerial Working Party into Secondary Technical Education (Bainbridge Report) was released.

The Education Department released a white paper on Strategies and Structures for Education Policy in Victorian Government Schools.

1976

The Victorian Institute of Secondary Education was established.

1975

The Tertiary Orientation Program (TOP) was introduced as an alternative accreditation for senior secondary school.

1972

The Year 11 Leaving Certificate was discontinued.

1970

The Higher School Certificate (HSC) was introduced, replacing Matriculation.

1969

The Year 12 Matriculation Certificate was discontinued.

1960

The Report of the Committee on State Education in Victoria (Ramsay Report) was published.

2005

The Department of Education published Essential Learnings Assessing Guide, a reference booklet to assist teachers in planning and conducting assessment processes outlined in the Essential Learnings Framework.

2004

The Department of Education published Guiding Learning Communities: A professional learning resource, a series of 8 booklets that included one on curriculum planning.

The Department of Education published a further three editions of Directions in Assessment and Reporting to support the introduction of the Essential Learnings Framework.

The Tasmanian Qualifications Authority was established with responsibility for Years 11-12 and post compulsory qualification (merging the Tasmanian Secondary Assessment Board, The Universities Registration Council and the Tasmanian Accreditation and Recognition Committee).

2003

The Department of Education launched Tasmania A State of Learning: A Strategy for Post-Year 10 Education and Training in December. The strategy, which falls within the broader framework Guaranteeing Futures, set out future directions for post-compulsory education and training.

The Department of Education published Directions in Assessment and Reporting, the first in a series of booklets circulated to schools to support the introduction of the Essential Learnings Framework.

In March the Department of Education released the Essential Learnings Framework 2 which outlined the structure of essential learnings outcomes and standards and described reporting requirements.

The Department of Education released Literacy and Numeracy Plan for Schools 2003/2005.

2002

In March the Department of Education released Essential Learnings Framework 1. The framework included a statement of values and purposes, identified essential learnings, and provided an overview of learning, teaching and assessment principles.

2000

The Department of Education released the policy statement, Learning Together: A Vision for Education, Training and Information into the 21st Century. It complemented the broader goals and visions outlined in Tasmania Together and recommended a review of the Tasmanian school curriculum.

The Department of Education released the revised policy statement, Education for Students who are Gifted.

1998

The Department of Education released Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy.

1997

The Department of Education released the Directions for Education Statement, which outlined new guidelines for measuring, monitoring and reporting learning outcomes.

The Department of Community and Cultural Development released Key Intended Literacy Outcomes, Tasmania, which described literacy outcomes for Tasmanian students

The Department of Community and Cultural Development released Key Intended Numeracy Outcomes, Tasmania, which described numeracy outcomes for Tasmanian students

The Department of Community and Cultural Development released its Literacy Policy.

1995

The Tasmanian Secondary Assessment Board was established with responsibility for Years 9 – 12.

The Department of Education released Numerate Students, Numerate Adults which outlined the importance of numeracy as a cross-curriculum issue for all teachers.

The Department of Education released, Equity in Schooling Policy and Education for Students who are Gifted.

1994

The Curriculum Services Branch of the Department of Education distributed Working with Statements and Profiles: a folio of curriculum support materials to schools.

The Department of Education released policy statements on Gender Equity and the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Regular Schools.

1993

The Department of Education published Framework for curriculum provision K-12: interim statement, which identified eight key curriculum learning areas.

The Educational Planning Branch of the Department of Education released Literacy Policy.

The Department of Education released Gender Equity Implementation Plan 1993-97.

1990

The Department of Education published the report of the review of the Department of Education and the Arts, Foundations for the future: A focus for the   administration of Tasmanian education and the arts (Cresap Report).

1989

The Department of Education released Supportive School Environments: Policy statement and program of support for schools.

1988

The Department of Education published A Selection of Good Practices: Tasmanian government schools and secondary colleges 1984-87.

1987

The Education Department released Secondary Education: The Future. This major policy statement outlined the goals and objectives for the future of secondary education in Tasmania.

The Schools Board of Tasmania released The Tasmanian Certificate of Education: Statement of policy.

1985

The Education Department released the policy discussion paper, The Future of Secondary Colleges and Senior Secondary Education in Tasmania.

1984

The Department of Education and the Australian Schools Commission published Choice and diversity in Tasmanian secondary schools: a State   report.

The Special Sub-Committee of the Schools Board of Tasmania released the report, The Future of Certification in Tasmania.

1983

The Multicultural Education Co-ordinating Committee released Multicultural approaches in Tasmanian education: a K-10 curriculum statement.

The Department of Education released A Review of Special Education.

1981

The Minister for Education issued White Paper on Tasmanian Schools and Colleges in the 1980s.

1980

The Education Department published the discussion paper, Requirements for a Curriculum.

1978

The Curriculum Centre of the Education Department publishe, Curriculum Task Force Report 1978: A Study of Teacher Opinion on some Emergent Curriculum Related Issues.

The Education Department published Tasmanian Education: Next Decade, the report of the TEND (Tasmanian Education Next Decade) committee appointed to evaluate the state education system and make recommendations for future reform.

The Education Department published The Future of District Schools in Tasmania: report of the District Schools Committee to the Minister for Education.

1977

The Education Department published Secondary Education in Tasmania: A Review for the Education Department by the Committee on Secondary Education(Scott Report).

1972

The Education Department published Higher School Certificate Examination and Assessment Procedures: A review.

1968

The Education Department published the report of the Committee set up to investigate the role of school in society, The School in Society. The report made broad recommendations on the organization of schools, teacher professionalism, educational programs, and led to significant reform of the Tasmania secondary school curriculum.

2005

The Department of Education and Training published Outcomes and Standards Framework. Based on the Curriculum Framework Progress Maps, this framework provided a new basis for monitoring student progress.

The Curriculum Council published Curriculum Framework Progress Maps. These publications included an overview document and books of descriptions for outcomes in each of the eight learning areas.

The new Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) was introduced with courses of study to be phased in from 2005-2009.

The Curriculum Council published The new Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE): Information for administrators.

The Department of Education and Training issued a policy statement, The Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Policy.

The Department of Education and Training released School Accountability Framework.

The Report of the Ministerial Taskforce on issues surrounding proposed changes to post-compulsory education (Robson Report) was released.

The Department of Education and Training issued the policy statement, Gifted and Talented.

2003

The Department of Education and Training issued the policy statement, Antiracism.

2002

Our Youth, Our Future: Post-Compulsory Education Review Summary of the directions endorsed by the Western Australian Government was released in March.

The Education Department issued a policy on VET in schools, The K-12 guide to enterprise education.

2001

The report on the Review of Post-Compulsory Education, Our Youth, Our Future: Post-compulsory Education Review, was released in November.

2000

A formative evaluation of the five year Curriculum Improvement Program was commenced in 2000.

In November, a second paper from Post-Compulsory Education Review was released by the Curriculum Council, The Post-Compulsory Education Review Position Paper.

1999

The Education Department published Focusing on Outcomes: Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting.

The School Education Act 1999 was passed.

In October the Curriculum Council released Post-Compulsory Education Review Discussion Paper.

1998

The Curriculum Council published its new K-12 Curriculum Framework, Curriculum framework for kindergarten to year 12 education in Western Australia.

The Curriculum Council published An introduction to the curriculum framework: a guide for school-based curriculum planning, a supporting document to the new K-12 framework.

The Education Department issued the policy statement, Curriculum, assessment and reporting: policy and guidelines.

The Education Department published Student Outcome Statements: Overview.

The Curriculum Council began a statewide review of post-compulsory education.

1997

The Curriculum Council Act 1997 was passed, repealing the Secondary Education Authority Act 1984. The Act established the Curriculum Council (replacing the Secondary Education Authority) and provided for the development of a curriculum framework.

The Education Department published School Performance: A framework for improving and reporting.

1996

The Education Department published a working edition of Student Outcome Statements.

The Department of Education published Policy and guidelines for the education of gifted and talented students.

1995

Review of School Curriculum Development Procedures and Processes in Western Australia (Temby Report) was released.

1994

The Ministerial Review of Schooling in Rural Western Australia released its report, Schooling in Rural Western Australia.

The Department of Education issued a Policy for the education of gifted and talented students

The Education Department published working edition of Student Outcome Statements.

1993

The Committee of Review of Education Employment and Training released its report, Review of Education and Training (Vickery Report).

1991

The Ministry of Education published Educational Standards in Western Australian Government Schools 1990: The Monitoring Standards in Education Program.

1990

The Joint School/TAFE Ministerial Post-Compulsory Education Taskforce released the report, Adjusting to the Future: A framework for post-compulsory education.

The Ministry of Education issued the policy statement, School Decision Making: Policy and Guidelines.

1989

The Ministry of Education released Upper secondary certification and tertiary entrance: Review of upper secondary certification and tertiary entrance   procedures commissioned by the Minister for Education in Western Australia (Andrich Report).

The Ministry of Education issued the policy statement, School Development Plans: Policy and guidelines.

1988

The Working Party on the Development of a Policy for the Teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) released in March, Languages for Western   Australians: report of the Ministerial Working Party on the Development of a Policy for the Teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE) in Western   Australian Schools.

The Western Australian Government published Government Schools in Western Australia: A Statement by the Premier.

The Ministry of Education published Gender, Ethnicity and Class: The career crunch for girls from non-English speaking background.

1987

The Ministry of Education published Better Schools in Western Australia: A programme for improvement (Pearce Better Schools Report).

1986

The Department of Education issued the policy statement, Sexual Harassment Policy.

The Education Department published Corporate Plan: Strategic Plan 1986.

1985

The Secondary Education Authority (SEA) was established, replacing the Board of Secondary Education.

1984

The Ministerial Working Party on School Certification and Tertiary Admissions Procedures released its report, Assessment in the Upper Secondary School in Western Australia (McGaw Report).

The Secondary Education Authority Act 1984, was passed.

The Committee of Inquiry into Education in Western Australia released its report, Education in Western Australia: Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Education in Western Australia (Beazley Report).

1981

The Department of Education released the report, Review of Educational Standards in Lower-Secondary Schools in Western Australia (Priest Report).

1977

The Department of Education published Disadvantaged Schools Programme handbook 1977: Programme description and proposal guidelines.

The Committee of Inquiry into Religious Education in the Government Schools of Western Australia released the report, Religious education in the government schools of Western Australia: Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Religious Education in the Government Schools of Western Australia.

1976

The Committee Appointed to Enquire into the Incidence of Sex-Based Discrimination released the report, Males and females in the state education   system of Western Australia: A report to the Minister for Education.

1972

The Committee Enquiring into Discipline in Secondary Schools released Discipline in Secondary Education in Western Australia.

The Certificate of Achievement was first awarded by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) for Year 10 students, replacing the Junior Certificate awarded by the Public Examinations Board (PEB).

1969

Following recommendations made in the Dettman Report, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) was established to approve courses for secondary schools.

The Committee on Secondary Education released Secondary Education in Western Australia (Dettman Report).