Overview
- Education ministers from all states and territories approved the plan on Friday, locking in a requirement for schools to begin action within two school days of a complaint.
- The federal government committed $10 million, split between a national awareness campaign and a central hub of resources for teachers, students and parents.
- The final review recommends trauma‑informed training, guidance for early intervention, record‑keeping of every incident and targeted materials to address deepfakes and other online harms.
- The Australian Education Union welcomed the direction but warned that effective rollout will require funded professional development, additional staffing and workload relief.
- The plan aligns with the under‑16 social media ban due December 10, and draws on evidence that 53% of young Australians report experiencing cyberbullying and one in four students in years 4–9 are bullied frequently.