Taking action on bullying and other harmful behaviours goes beyond the education setting, evidence shows whole-of-school approaches can significantly reduce bullying.
Every Australian school should be a safe, respectful and inclusive place to learn, free of bullying, hostility, prejudice and discrimination.
On 20 February 2026, Education Ministers agreed to the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review Implementation Plan.
The Implementation Plan includes commitments for all education sectors and schools to embed and reflect the expectations of the National Framework for Addressing Bullying in Australian Schools in their policies and procedures by Term 1 2027, and for schools to make these policies publicly available.
To find out more read the Implementation Plan
