The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Declaration released in December 2019, sets the national vision and goals for education for all Australians, agreed on by all education ministers in Australia. It replaces the Melbourne Declaration.
The Mparntwe Declaration outlines two goals similar to the 2008 Melbourne Declaration:
- The Australian education system promotes excellence and equity.
- All young Australians become confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and active and informed members of the community.
For more information, please see the full document here: Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration.
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