Queensland’s education environment has been impacted by the rapid increase in population from interstate migration, the impact of vaccine mandates, and fewer students choosing to study teaching at university. Teachers are also leaving the profession. These factors may lead to a shortage of teachers in schools in the coming years.
The Commonwealth and state education ministers collectively endorsed the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan in December 2022. This outlines a unified plan to address the nationwide problem of teacher shortages.
Audit Objective
This audit will assess the Department of Education's effectiveness in meeting its responsibilities outlined in the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan for managing teacher supply issues in Queensland.
Who we might audit
- Department of Education
- Queensland College of Teachers.
Area of focus
Sustainable communities and environment
Parliamentary Committee
Education, Employment, Training and Skills Committee