This report examines the relevance of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Reflecting on its purpose, the analysis asks, for whom is it working; is its use changing; and what are the implications for national education policy objectives. It finds three in ten school leavers are now admitted to university without reference to an ATAR.

This policy brief analysed 40 years of Australian census data to determine the changing value of a university degree. It recommends replacing the Job Ready Graduates funding regime and diversifying post-secondary school pathways.

This paper outlines the current issues in early childhood education and care (ECEC) and the policy offerings of the major parties. It suggests that key battles will be over cost-of-living relief on fees and the role of government in shaping the sector, with the outcome of the election likely to determine whether a universal system...

This paper identifies the current major issues for Australian schooling and outlines the policy offerings of the major parties heading into the 2025 federal election. It finds that battlelines are being firmly drawn on school education policy, with the conversation centring on funding, equity and student outcomes.

This research report examines the health risks posed to young children from COVID-19, the risk of children transmitting the virus, and the strategies that early learning centres need to implement to reduce the risk of transmission.