AUKUS money would be better spent on public education, housing, skills crisis
24 August 2026
Section: News
A $368 billion-plus commitment to nuclear-powered attack submarines is the wrong use of our taxes, Federation Deputy President, Natasha Watt…
Alison Pennington’s idea for further government investment in public education spreads
20 August 2026
Section: News
The concept that the Federal Government needs to further support public education has again been championed by economist Alison Pennington.…
Infrastructure inquiry reveals ‘must-haves’ for schools
10 July 2026
Section: News
“You can be assured, one of our priority recommendations will be the essential nature of co-design with teachers and community,”…
Teachers’ judgement key to empowering their professionalism
9 July 2026
Section: News
Shifts that undermine teacher professionalism are not inevitable and can be contested, Professor in the Sydney School of Education and…
Can I be forced into taking additional teaching time instead of sport supervision?
8 July 2026
Section: News
An integrated school sports program does not automatically mean you can be required to coach, supervise sport, or have your…
Alison Pennington: Public provision is the solution to inflation
8 July 2026
Section: News
Essential services that have shifted from public to private ownership over the past two decades are driving Australia’s inflation crisis,…
Annual Conference 2026, Day Three
7 July 2026
Section: News
Federation has updated its special education policy with a nine-page document that encompasses our vision for an inclusive public education…
Annual Conference 2026, Day Two
6 July 2026
Section: News
Shifts that undermine teacher professionalism are not inevitable and can be contested, Professor in the Sydney School of Education and…
Annual Conference 2026, Day One
5 July 2026
Section: News
If improving teachers’ working conditions is continually deferred because there aren’t enough teachers, there’s a risk of entrenching the very…
Local Federation campaign delivers big win for Maitland Grossman High
19 June 2026
Section: News
A two-year campaign by Federation members has led to the NSW Government announcing Maitland Grossman High School will be relocated. The new school, on a larger…
Equity matters: Your questions answered
17 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 I have a student who requires higher levels of support. Unfortunately, an…
Join our next Online Book Club!
16 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 Held quarterly via Zoom Join like-minded teachers and connect through discussions and analysis…
Refugee Week – A time to celebrate and educate
13 June 2026
Section: News
2026 marks 40 years of Refugee Week in Australia, and the opportunity for schools and TAFE to share stories, challenge…
The right thing for students — and the smart path politically
13 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 President writes by Henry Rajendra Every teacher in NSW knows why preparation time…
In This Issue — Education Quarterly edition 18
12 June 2026
Section: News
The Q2 edition of Education Quarterly is now online and being sent out to members. In this issue, we continue…
Separated by distance, connected through education
4 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 It may support some 8000 students, but NSW’s distance education program is a…
Polling and focus groups show voters are ready to reward a government that invests in class prep
4 June 2026
Section: Media Release
New polling shows a vote-changing political opportunity for any NSW politician who commits to giving teachers the time they need…
Know your rights: Your questions answered
3 June 2026
Section: News
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 18 2026 Are school assemblies counted as teaching time? School assemblies are counted as…
Beginning Teacher Support Funding
5 May 2026
Section: Columns
Originally published in Education Quarterly, Issue 16 2025 By Katinka Kastner (Membership and Training Officer) In 2025 the Beginning Teacher…
Minister urged to halt reckless school attendance shake up
30 April 2026
Section: Media Release, News
The Education Minister has been urged to slam the brakes on a reckless departmental shake up of school attendance policy…
What are teachers’ rights to breastfeeding and lactation breaks in NSW schools? (FAQ)
20 April 2026
Section: News
Returning to work while breastfeeding can be challenging — but NSW public school employees are entitled to support. Breastfeeding and…