Daily Brief — Australian Education
Monday, 10 August 2026 · 05:12 AEST
The federal government launches the *Let's Stop Bullying* campaign, targeting school bullying with $10 million in advertising and policy requirements for schools. Meanwhile, sector data shows steady growth in domestic commencements and a 455% increase in cyberbullying reports to the eSafety Commissioner.
Top of the brief
Clare launches the Let's Stop Bullying campaign — the first targeted federal government advertising campaign on school bullying — backed by $10 million including $5 million for national advertising, with all Australian schools required by Term 1 2027 to publish anti-bullying policies aligned with the National Framework and respond to complaints within two school days (9 August). One in four students in Years 4–9 experience regular bullying; cyberbullying reports to the eSafety Commissioner rose 455% between 2019 and 2024. The campaign features school-aged children asking viewers to identify who is being bullied, and directs resources to LetsStopBullying.gov.au for students, parents, carers, and school communities. Clare: "we need to nip it in the bud and to act early." (Clare, 9 August)
Sector data
Standing figures: 2026 NPL 295,000 (+25,000 on 2025); visa refusal rates 69% Nepal, 42% India (early 2026); domestic commencements 413,133 (+4.3% YoY); $50m over-enrolment fund; $50m Structural Adjustment Fund.
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