About Australian Education

Australia is a federation consisting of six States and two Territories, each with its own government, and the overarching Australian Government. This political and legislative structure influences the division of responsibilities in the governance of Australian education and training. The Australian Government’s role is to develop national policies and strategies for education, whereas State and Territory governments are responsible for delivering education within their borders.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website provides information on Australian Government policies, activities and initiatives.

Information on schooling in Australia’s States and Territories can be found on the websites of the State and Territory education departments:

• Australian Capital Territory Department of Education and Training 
• New South Wales Department of Education and Training 
• Department of Employment, Education and Training, Northern Territory 
• Education Queensland 
• South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services 
• Department of Education, Tasmania 
• Victorian Department of Education and Training 
• Department of Education and Training, Western Australia