News
9 December, 2024
Cutting admin for teachers
The Crisafulli Government has launched the Teacher Red Tape Reduction Working Group, aiming to cut education red tape by 25%, allowing teachers more time in the classroom.
The Crisafulli Government has launched the Teacher Red Tape Reduction Working Group, aiming to cut education red tape by 25%, allowing teachers more time in the classroom. This initiative is part of the Government’s More Teachers, Better Education Plan.
The Working Group, formed as part of the Government’s 100 Day Plan, includes school principals, union representatives, parent groups, and school business managers. It will offer advice on reducing administrative tasks, helping teachers focus more on teaching and less on paperwork.
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek emphasized that this plan would reduce the growing list of non-teaching duties. "By cutting unnecessary red tape, teachers will spend more time with students, improving educational outcomes," said Minister Langbroek.
Consultations with teachers across the state will take place throughout Term 1, 2025, to gather feedback on how best to streamline administrative processes. The Government is committed to helping teachers, particularly after a decade of challenges under the former Labor Government, which left teachers under-resourced and overworked.
Minister Langbroek highlighted that this reduction in red tape would support students, noting that 40% of Queensland students were not meeting national literacy and numeracy standards under Labor. The new initiative aims to provide teachers with more time to directly support students, ensuring they receive the high-quality education they deserve.
