Federal Election 2022
April 2022
Independent schools are a key part of the education landscape and sit alongside government and Catholic schools in contributing to Australian society and the safety, learning and wellbeing of our children.
The Hon Anthony Albanese was sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia on Monday 23 May following the Australian Labor Party win on polling day 21 May 2022.
Independent Schools Queensland will provide further details regarding the Education portfolio as they become available.
Independents Schools Australia and ISQ released a joint Federal Election Statement in the lead up to the election.
Fundamental to this statement is our call for major political parties and all candidates to support five key priority areas for the independent schooling sector:
- Wellbeing and mental health
- National reform priorities
- Consequences of funding reform
- Regional boarding schools
- Capital funding.
Read: ISQ Federal Election Statement
Policies from major political parties
Response from the Liberal/National Coalition
Education Policy: School funding, teaching, early childhood and care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schooling, wellbeing and mental health.
Response from the Australian Labor Party
Education Policy: School funding, teaching, early childhood and care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schooling, wellbeing and mental health.
Response from the Liberal/National Coalition
Education Policy: School funding, teaching, early childhood and care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schooling, wellbeing and mental health.
Response from the Australian Greeens
Education Policy: School funding, teaching, early childhood and care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schooling, wellbeing and mental health.
Authorised by:
Margery Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Independent Schools Australia
12 Thesiger Court, Deakin, ACT 2600
Christopher Mountford
Chief Executive Officer
Independent Schools Queensland
96 Warren Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000