The Crisafulli Government has announced new measures to reduce red tape in Queensland schools, easing the administrative burden on teachers and enabling them to focus more on teaching. These first steps include streamlining management plans, procurement, and recruitment processes.
As part of the government’s 100 Day Plan, the aim is to cut red tape by 25% over the next four years. The first three changes, identified by the Teacher Red Tape Reduction Working Group, target key areas affecting teachers’ daily workloads.
The new measures include:
- A “one-plan-per-student” approach to reduce the number of duplicative student needs assessments.
- Simplified procurement processes to reduce paperwork by lowering the number of quotes needed for low-value purchases.
- A single point of contact for teacher recruitment to speed up and simplify the process.
Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said these reforms were a part of delivering a Fresh Start for Queensland’s education system, focusing on giving teachers the support they need.
He highlighted the importance of continued consultation with educators to identify further red tape reduction opportunities.
Education leaders such as Patrick Murphy, President of the Queensland Association of State School Principals, welcomed the commitment to reducing red tape, ensuring that changes would have long-term benefits for teachers, principals, students, and parents.