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"https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf", "result_source_page": null } ], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [ "To be the authoritative source of advice on, and delivery of, national curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Australian education ministers, with international recognition o", "Inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting.", "National curriculum: Provide a world-class curriculum from Foundation to Year 12 in specified learning areas agreed to by the Education Ministers Meeting.", "National assessment: Provide a quality, comprehensive and cohesive suite of national assessments.", "National data and reporting: Provide and apply a comprehensive and reliable national measurement framework.", "National collaboration and leadership: Provide effective national leadership in curriculum development, educational assessment and national reporting." ], "watch_terms": [ "The information and number of support resources being accessed from the Australian Curriculum website shows annual growth.", "Teachers and school leaders indicate at least 70% satisfaction with the usefulness of the Australian Curriculum website.", "The number of work samples available for each learning area shows an increase from the previous year.", "There is a 65% or above satisfaction level with support resources available through the Australian Curriculum website.", "Data received from the monitoring process is shared with key stakeholders before the end of each year.", "National results are published 4 months from the end of the NAPLAN test window and 12 months from the end of the NAP sample test window.", "All schools that opt in to NAP assessments are provided with access to related reports within 10 weeks of the end of the assessment test window.", "At least 12 Reading stimulus texts are developed in collaboration with First Nations authors and/or knowledge holders, with all permissions obtained.", "Stakeholder satisfaction with the My School website is at least 60%.", "Data is released on the data portal at least 3 times during the year, including a high-level commentary relating to the data being released.", "Consultation on the Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia is completed by end of June 2026 and implemented by end of June 2028.", "Survey of advisory group members in 2025–26 shows level of satisfaction is at least 60%, with the 2027–28 survey showing improvement on the 2025–26 results." ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> Inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting. [[CP p.6](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=6)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=6)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> To be the authoritative source of advice on, and delivery of, national curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Australian education ministers, with international recognition of our work. [[CP p.7](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> ACARA executes policy directions determined by education ministers regarding curriculum, assessment, data and reporting at a national level, and operates in accordance with the following principles as referred to within its Charter: National interest, Alignment, Quality and innovation, Efficiency, Transparency and accountability, and Engagement. [[CP p.7](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- National curriculum: Provide a world-class curriculum from Foundation to Year 12 in specified learning areas agreed to by the Education Ministers Meeting. [[CP p.7](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)]\n- National assessment: Provide a quality, comprehensive and cohesive suite of national assessments. [[CP p.7](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)]\n- National data and reporting: Provide and apply a comprehensive and reliable national measurement framework. [[CP p.7](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)]\n- National collaboration and leadership: Provide effective national leadership in curriculum development, educational assessment and national reporting. [[CP p.7](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=7)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### National Curriculum\nProvide a world-class curriculum from Foundation to Year 12 in specified learning areas agreed to by the Education Ministers Meeting. [[CP p.18](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=18)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=18)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Maintain and enhance the online functionality and quality of information and resources on the Australian Curriculum website, and maintain the Version 8.4 website until all jurisdictions are implementing the Australian Curriculum.\n- Develop and publish high-quality resources and other information to support teachers to understand the content of and implement the Australian Curriculum.\n- Facilitate information sharing with, and provide expertise and advice to, stakeholders, Commonwealth/state/territory departments of education and non-government school authorities to support familiarisation with and implementation of the Australian Curriculum.\n- Develop a monitoring and evaluation process to gather the necessary information to inform the next review of the Australian Curriculum.\n\n### National Assessment\nProvide a quality, comprehensive and cohesive suite of national assessments. [[CP p.20](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=20)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=20)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Deliver NAPLAN and NAP sample assessments annually.\n- Publish NAPLAN and NAP sample national results, and provide reports for individual schools opting in to NAP assessments.\n- Report NAPLAN results using agreed proficiency standards and improve the presentation of NAPLAN results.\n- Continue the implementation and further refinement of NAP opt-in assessments with the introduction of digital literacy in addition to civics and citizenship, and science literacy.\n- Lead the Future National Assessment program to enhance the assessment experience for students and functionality for system administrators, test administrators and schools.\n\n### National Data and Reporting\nProvide and apply a comprehensive and reliable national measurement framework. Facilitate the use and dissemination of data for research and policy development in accordance with agreed protocols. Present detailed, accessible, timely and meaningful school education performance information. [[CP p.22](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=22)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=22)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Undertake review and revision of the Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia, taking into consideration the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement.\n- Review the format of national reports (National Report on Schooling in Australia, NAPLAN national report and NAP sample public reports) by making greater use of online functionality to enhance the user experience.\n- Develop and implement any agreed new indicators on My School and enhance the website in accordance with any actions agreed by education ministers.\n- Prepare and publish content of the National Report on Schooling in Australia, and refresh and update the National Report on Schooling data portal.\n- Provide data to jurisdictions, ACARA's reporting advisory groups and systems, and approved research applicants in accordance with agreed protocols.\n\n### National Collaboration and Leadership\nProvide effective national leadership in curriculum development, educational assessment and national reporting. Pursue the national education agenda with jurisdictions, the non-government education sector and relevant stakeholders, and identify opportunities for reform. [[CP p.24](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=24)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=24)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Lead national communications and engagement relating to the F–10 Australian Curriculum, agreed improvements to the NAP and related national reporting.\n- Respond to agreed national curriculum, assessment, data and reporting policy, and provide timely, quality advice to AESOC and education ministers.\n- Work in partnership with jurisdictions around directions agreed by all education ministers and provide quality advice that facilitates effective decision-making.\n- Maintain a system of review of ACARA's advisory structure to ensure it is fit for purpose.\n- Inform, strengthen and promote general community understanding of the significance of national curriculum, assessment and reporting processes.\n- Build on ACARA's reputation for world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting programs by supporting learning opportunities requested by international delegations.\n\n## Values and principles\n\n- Respect\n- Integrity\n- Commitment\n- Innovation\n- Professionalism\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| AC01 | The information and number of support resources being accessed from the Australian Curriculum website shows annual growth. | Annual growth | [CP p.19](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19) |\n| AC02 | Teachers and school leaders indicate at least 70% satisfaction with the usefulness of the Australian Curriculum website. | At least 70% satisfaction | [CP p.19](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19) |\n| AC03 | The number of work samples available for each learning area shows an increase from the previous year. | Increase from previous year | [CP p.19](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19) |\n| AC04 | There is a 65% or above satisfaction level with support resources available through the Australian Curriculum website. | 65% or above satisfaction | [CP p.19](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19) |\n| AC05 | Data received from the monitoring process is shared with key stakeholders before the end of each year. | Shared before end of year | [CP p.19](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=19) |\n| NA01 | National results are published 4 months from the end of the NAPLAN test window and 12 months from the end of the NAP sample test window. | 4 months (NAPLAN) and 12 months (NAP sample) | [CP p.21](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=21)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=21) |\n| NA02 | All schools that opt in to NAP assessments are provided with access to related reports within 10 weeks of the end of the assessment test window. | Within 10 weeks | [CP p.21](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=21)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=21) |\n| NA03 | At least 12 Reading stimulus texts are developed in collaboration with First Nations authors and/or knowledge holders, with all permissions obtained. | At least 12 texts | [CP p.21](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=21)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=21) |\n| DR01 | Stakeholder satisfaction with the My School website is at least 60%. | At least 60% satisfaction | [CP p.23](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=23)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=23) |\n| DR02 | Data is released on the data portal at least 3 times during the year, including a high-level commentary relating to the data being released. | At least 3 times per year | [CP p.23](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=23)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=23) |\n| DR03 | Consultation on the Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia is completed by end of June 2026 and implemented by end of June 2028. | Completed by June 2026, implemented by June 2028 | [CP p.23](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=23)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=23) |\n| NCL01 | Survey of advisory group members in 2025–26 shows level of satisfaction is at least 60%, with the 2027–28 survey showing improvement on the 2025–26 results. | At least 60% satisfaction with improvement by 2027–28 | [CP p.25](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=25)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=25) |\n| NCL02 | Survey of stakeholders in 2025–26 shows level of satisfaction is at least 60%, with the 2027–28 survey showing improvement on the 2025–26 results. | At least 60% satisfaction with improvement by 2027–28 | [CP p.25](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=25)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=25) |\n| NCL03 | Progress reports against ACARA's annual work plan are submitted to each meeting of the ACARA Board and ACARA's Audit, Risk and Finance Committee, and submitted to education ministers before the end of September. | Submitted before end of September | [CP p.25](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=25)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=25) |\n| CR01 | Revised People Strategy and ICT Strategy are published on internal site. | Published on internal site | [CP p.26](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26) |\n| CR02 | Overall satisfaction with learning and career development is at least 70%. | At least 70% satisfaction | [CP p.26](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26) |\n| CR03 | 80% of staff view ACARA as having a positive work culture. | 80% of staff | [CP p.26](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26) |\n| CR04 | The overall risk maturity and target state risk maturity for each of the 4 of 5 focus areas is achieved, in accordance with the 2025 and 2027 Comcover Risk Management Benchmarking Program. | Target state achieved for 4 of 5 focus areas | [CP p.26](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=26) |\n| DR04 | 90% of requests for data are responded to within 2 working days. | 90% within 2 working days | [CP p.28](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=28)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf#page=28) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| AC01 | The number of users accessing the Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0 support resources increases. | Between May 2024 and April 2025, there were 20.7 million downloads of curriculum support resources, a 13.7% rise from the previous year. | Achieved | [AR p.10](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=10)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=10) |\n| AC02 | Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0 implementation support resources (including professional learning) that meet the needs of teachers are available through the Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0 website. | Following engagement with the website, 88.9% of participants indicated they were satisfied with the basic features and functionality of the website. Following a deeper exploration of features, functionality and resources on the website, 72% of participants indicated they were satisfied. | Achieved | [AR p.11](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=11)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=11) |\n| AC03 | A review cycle for the Australian Curriculum is developed. | Initial advice on the Australian Curriculum Review cycle was provided to the Education Ministers Meeting (EMM) in October 2024. Further work continues in order to provide EMM with additional advice. | Partially achieved | [AR p.10](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=10)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=10) |\n| NA01 | NAPLAN and NAP sample assessments are delivered as agreed by education ministers. | 2025 marked the third year the NAPLAN test event was held in March. More than 1.3 million Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students across 9,465 schools and campuses completed their NAPLAN testing online. Schools and education authorities received preliminary school and student results early in Term 2, around 4 weeks after the test period ended on 24 March 2025. | Achieved | [AR p.13](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=13)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=13) |\n| NA02 | NAP Opt-in tests are available for schools. | Overall, 200 schools participated from across all sectors and jurisdictions. Just under 12,000 students participated in NAP Opt-in science literacy assessments, and over 8,800 students participated in NAP Opt-in civics and citizenship assessments. | Achieved | [AR p.14](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=14)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=14) |\n| NA03 | NAP Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols are implemented. | ACARA has dedicated resources to further drive this work in line with Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols during the reporting period. | Substantially achieved | [AR p.15](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=15)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=15) |\n| DR01 | Data relating to schooling in Australia is progressively published through the data portal. | The National Report on Schooling in Australia data portal was updated in December 2024, April 2025 and June 2025 with the latest data on schools and schooling. | Achieved | [AR p.16](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=16)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=16) |\n| NCL01 | A transparent reporting process and structure are maintained. | Progress reports were considered at all ordinary meetings of the ACARA Board and Audit, Risk and Finance Committee; however, the reports were not provided to members at least 5 days in advance of all meetings. A progress report against ACARA's Charter for 2023–24 was submitted to the Education Ministers Meeting Secretariat in September 2024. | Partially achieved | [AR p.18](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=18)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=18) |\n| CR01 | The correct systems are in place that support the organisation to work efficiently and effectively. | Reviews of the ICT and People and Culture strategies have been conducted; however, the strategies have not been completed and published. | Partially achieved | [AR p.19](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=19)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=19) |\n| CR02 | Risk management is integrated into business operations and risk capability/maturity — commensurate with the needs of the organisation — is achieved. | ACARA participated in the 2025 Comcover Risk Management benchmarking survey and the results of the survey were released on 28 May 2025. The results are currently being reviewed, and an action plan will be developed to address any areas for improvement. | Partially achieved | [AR p.19](https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=19)(https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf#page=19) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:00:56.470904+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000824\n**Entity type**: Corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Education\n**Website**: http://www.acara.edu.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 5 |\n| corporate-plans | 5 |\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 1 |\n| pages | 37 |\n| strategies | 6 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 5]\nOverview\npage\nOur vision\n06\nOur purpose and\npage priorities\n07\nHow we work page\n09\npage Our environment\n10\nOur governance and\nadvisory structure\npage\n13\nOur values\npage and capability\n14\nOur oversight of risk\npage\n17\npage Our performance\n20\nPage 5\nCorporate plan 2021–22\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nOverview\nOur vision\npage\n6\nOur purpose and\npriorities\npage\n7\nHow we work page\n9\npage Our environment\n10\nOur governance and\nadvisory structure page\n13\nOur values\nand capability\npage\n14\nOur oversight of risk\npage\n17\npage Our performance\n20\nCorporate plan 2022–23 to 2025–26 Page 5\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara's-2022-23-to-2025-26-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nOur vision\nContent\n06\nOur purpose\n07\nOur priorities\n07\nHow we work\n08\nOur environment\n08\nCooperation\n10\nOur governance and advisory structure\n11\nOur values and capability\n12\nOur oversight of risk\n15\nOur key activities and our performance\n18\nA snapshot of all targets\n28\nContact\n30\n5 // Corporate plan 2023–24 to 2026–27\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nContent Our vision\n06\nOur purpose\n07\nOur priorities\n07\nHow we work\n08\nOur environment\n08\nCooperation\n10\nOur structure\n11\nOur values and capability\n12\nOur oversight of risk\n14\nOur key activities and our performance\n17\nA snapshot of all targets\n27\nContact\n30\n5 // Corporate plan 2023–24 to 2026–27\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- This role ranges from identifying and • implement the risk management framework approved by the Board\nreporting risks, implementing and monitoring controls, considering emerging\nrisks, reviewing ACARA’s risk register, and ensuring the risk management • develop and maintain a positive risk culture that promotes an open and\nframework is fit for purpose. proactive approach to managing risk through shared attitudes, values\nand behaviours\nThe ACARA Board will:\n• assume day-to-day responsibility for managing risk, including:\n• define ACARA’s approach to risk management, including how this o maintaining a register that accurately captures and assesses\napproach supports the achievement of strategic objectives risks and controls\n• set ACARA’s risk appetite and tolerance o identifying and implementing appropriate internal controls to\nensure the integrity of financial and accounting information,\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nA C A R A A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 0 – 2 1 P A G E\n08\n1.3 About us\nOur role and function\nThe Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is an independent statutory\nauthority and a corporate Commonwealth entity established under Section 5 of the Australian\nCurriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act on 8 December 2008 and operational since\n28 May 2009.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 9]\n1.3 About us\nOur role and function\nThe Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is an independent statutory\nauthority and a corporate Commonwealth entity established under Section 5 of the Australian\nCurriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act on 8 December 2008 and operational since\n28 May 2009.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nOFFICIAL\n1.3 About us\nOur role and function\nThe Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is an independent statutory\nauthority and a corporate Commonwealth entity established under Section 5 of the Australian\nCurriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act on 8 December 2008 and operational since 28\nMay 2009.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\n1.3 About us\nOur role and function\nThe Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is an independent statutory\nauthority and a corporate Commonwealth entity established under Section 5 of the Australian\nCurriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act on 8 December 2008 and operational since\n28 May 2009.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Before this role, she was at the Queensland Curriculum and\nAssessment Authority as its Director, Kindergarten – Year 10 Curriculum and Assessment.\n• Ms Sharon Foster (Executive Director, Curriculum: 1 July 2024 to 15 November 2024)\nThroughout her career, Kathryn has had responsibilities in curriculum and assessment across\n• Ms Julie King (Acting Executive Director, Curriculum: 13 January 2025 to 1 June 2025)\nKindergarten to Year 12.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 5]\nOur vision\nContent\n06\nOur purpose\n07\nOur priorities\n07\nHow we work\n08\nOur environment\n08\nCooperation\n10\nOur governance and advisory structure\n11\nOur values and capability\n12\nOur oversight of risk\n15\nOur key activities and our performance\n18\nA snapshot of all targets\n28\nContact\n30\n5 // Corporate plan 2023–24 to 2026–27\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nContent Our vision\n06\nOur purpose\n07\nOur priorities\n07\nHow we work\n08\nOur environment\n08\nCooperation\n10\nOur structure\n11\nOur values and capability\n12\nOur oversight of risk\n14\nOur key activities and our performance\n17\nA snapshot of all targets\n27\nContact\n30\n5 // Corporate plan 2023–24 to 2026–27\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nOverview\npage\nOur vision\n06\nOur purpose and\npage priorities\n07\nHow we work page\n09\npage Our environment\n10\nOur governance and\nadvisory structure\npage\n13\nOur values\npage and capability\n14\nOur oversight of risk\npage\n17\npage Our performance\n20\nPage 5\nCorporate plan 2021–22\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nOverview\nOur vision\npage\n6\nOur purpose and\npriorities\npage\n7\nHow we work page\n9\npage Our environment\n10\nOur governance and\nadvisory structure page\n13\nOur values\nand capability\npage\n14\nOur oversight of risk\npage\n17\npage Our performance\n20\nCorporate plan 2022–23 to 2025–26 Page 5\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara's-2022-23-to-2025-26-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nContents Our vision\n06\nOur purpose\n07\nHow we work\n07\nOur environment\n08\nOur structure\n10\nOur values and capability\n11\nOur oversight of risk\n14\nOur key activities and our performance\n17\nA snapshot of all targets\n27\nContact\n29\n5 Corporate plan 2025–26 to 2028–29\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf)`\n- Of the $1.64 million difference, $0.86 million is\nattributable to timing differences (recognition of\nACARA also delivers priority projects on behalf of revenue in FY20 for which work was completed in\nthe Australian Government, which provides a FY21) created as a result of AASB 15 (a technical\nseparate revenue source above its Charter funding. deficit). $2.16 million for activities delayed to FY22\nper direction of the Australian Government Minister\nACARA manages all funding in compliance with for Education.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- ACARA reported a deficit result of $0.08 million\nfor the year ended 30 June 2022, against a\nACARA also delivers priority projects on behalf budget of break even.\nof the Australian Government, which provides\na separate revenue source above its Charter At 30 June 2022, the cash and cash-equivalent\nfunding. balance of ACARA was $5.97 million.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Result\nAchieved\nSupporting statement\nThe National Report on Schooling data portal was updated in December 2023, April 2024 and June\n2024 with the latest data on schools and schooling, including:\n• updates to the key performance measures for schooling for 2023\n• counts of schools, students and staff for 2023, and other data from the National Schools\nStatistics Collection\n• retention rates\n• school finance data\n• policy and priorities initiatives for 2023.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- [pages 16,17,18,19]\nSupporting statement\nThe National Report on Schooling data portal was updated in December 2023, April 2024 and June\n2024 with the latest data on schools and schooling, including:\n• updates to the key performance measures for schooling for 2023\n• counts of schools, students and staff for 2023, and other data from the National Schools\nStatistics Collection\n• retention rates\n• school finance data\n• policy and priorities initiatives for 2023.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n- Date Meeting Apologies Location\n8 August 2023 #62 Nil Videoconference\n15 November 2023 #63 Nil Videoconference\n13 February 2024 #64 Nil Videoconference\n7 May 2024 #65 Norm Hart Videoconference\n3.3 Risk management\nACARA has a risk management framework in place, which sets guidelines for embedding risk\nmanagement at all levels of the organisation, including setting the level of risk ACARA is willing to\naccept in pursuit of its strategic objectives.\n Source: `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- ACARA Corporate Plan 2024–25 and Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) 2024–25: Education\nPortfolio – ACARA Budget Statements – Outcome 1, Program 1.4, page 95\nResult\nPerformance criterion Measure Target\nPartially achieved\nA transparent reporting Progress reports on the agendas Progress reports against the\nprocess and structure are of the ACARA Board and annual work plan are Supporting statement\nmaintained.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved\nSupporting statement\nNAPLAN 2021\n• In May 2021, NAPLAN tests were administered in both paper and online modes with\napproximately 870,000 students (70%) in over 6,300 schools in all states and territories\nparticipating online.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved ☐ Achieved\n☐ ☒\nSupporting statement\n• The Languages reference groups nominated by the state/territory education and curriculum\nauthorities continued to support the review of the Australian Curriculum: Languages.\n• Five Languages were endorsed and released on the Australian Curriculum website in February\n2023: German, Indonesian, Korean, Modern Greek and Spanish. (The development and release\nACARA Annual Report 2022–23 Page | 11\nACARA Annual Report 2022–23 Page | 11\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved ☒ Partially achieved Achieved ☐\n☐\nSupporting statement\nNAPLAN 2023\n• Following education ministers’ agreement in March 2022 that NAPLAN testing would move to\nTerm 1 from 2023, the NAPLAN tests were successfully conducted from 15 to 27 March 2023,\nfollowed by a 4-day security period.\n• A record 4.4 million online tests were taken by almost 1.3 million students in 9,390 campuses\nand schools across Australia.\n• Education ministers also agreed in February 2023 to introduce a new scale and begin a new\ntime series from 2023 with reporting against 4 proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong,\nDeveloping, Needs additional support.\n• The resetting of the scale and introduction of proficiency standards in 2023 had one-off\nimplications for the timing of the Student and School Summary Report (SSSRs), and\nsubsequent delivery of individual student reports to parents and carers.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Risk management is integrated Comcover risk management The overall risk maturity and\nResult\ninto business operations and benchmarking survey is target state risk maturity for\nrisk capability/maturity — completed in 2023, 2025 and each of the 5 focus areas is\nPartially achieved commensurate with the needs 2027. achieved, in accordance with\nof the organisation — is the 2023 and 2025 Comcover\nachieved.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved\nSupporting statement\n• On 11 December 2020, education ministers requested that ACARA consult with jurisdictions\nand stakeholders in developing options for changes to the NAPLAN writing assessment and\nother potential changes to the National Assessment Program (NAP), and in doing so that\nACARA take account of the Independent Review of NAPLAN (naplanreview.com.au/pdfs/2020_\nNAPLAN_review_final_report.pdf) commissioned by New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and\nAustralian Capital Territory.\n• Subsequently, ACARA has consulted with its reference and working groups, peak principals and\nparent bodies, Strategic Policy Working Group and other stakeholders.\n• At their first meeting of 2021, ministers agreed in principle to ACARA’s proposals for improving\nthe writing test – such as improving the rubric used by markers and trialling automated essay\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved ☒ Achieved ☐\n☐\nSupporting statement\n• The Curriculum team has maintained research into international and national curriculum trends\nand developments through research findings, media monitoring and professional learning.\n• The Australian Curriculum Review was completed in April 2022, the public website was\nlaunched on 9 May 2022 and only one state is implementing Version 9.0 in 2023, thus annual\nmonitoring has not been undertaken at this stage.\n• ACARA commissioned an evaluation of the Australian Curriculum Review process, which\nincluded the annual monitoring and evaluation process.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved\nSupporting statement\nThe National Report on Schooling in Australia 2020 was reviewed by ACARA’s advisory groups and\npublished on 13 April 2022, along with new 2021 data on the National Report on Schooling data portal.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved ☒\n☐ ☐\nSupporting statement\nNAPLAN 2022\n• NAPLAN 2022 was undertaken in May 2022, with all students and schools (except for Year 3\nstudents, who completed writing on paper; students with accessibility requirements such as\nBraille and some alternative curriculum schools) completing NAPLAN online.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved ☒\n☐ ☐\nSupporting statement\n• The National Report on Schooling in AustOraFliFaI C2I0A2L1 was reviewed by ACARA’s advisory groups\nand published on 20 February 2023.\n• The National Report on Schooling data portal was updated, as scheduled, in December 2022\nand April 2023.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n- The correct systems are in place 2024–25 An internal review of the People Strategy Revised strategies are published on\nthat support the organisation to 2026–27 and ICT Strategy is conducted. internal site.\nwork efficiently and effectively. *\nPerformance criteria Reported on in\nHow performance is measured Targets\n– Risk oversight annual report:\nRisk management is integrated 2024–25 Comcover risk management The overall risk maturity and target state risk\ninto business operations and risk 2026–27 benchmarking survey is completed in maturity for each of the 5 focus areas is\ncapability/maturity — 2023, 2025 and 2027. achieved, in accordance with the 2023 and\ncommensurate with the needs of 2025 Comcover Risk Management\nthe organisation — is achieved. * Benchmarking Program.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved\nSupporting statement\n• The revised Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0, was endorsed by education ministers in April\n2022 and therefore the new Australian Curriculum website was not released until May 2022.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved\nSupporting statement\n• The refined Australian Curriculum, Version 9.0, was endorsed by education ministers in April 2022.\n• The Terms of Reference for the Australian Curriculum Review specified that the curriculum would\nbe refined, realigned and decluttered, and this has been met.\n• The content descriptions and achievement standards in all the learning areas have been reviewed\nand, where necessary, refined and realigned.\n• There has been a 21% reduction in content across all the learning areas.\n• The elements and organising ideas in the general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities\nrespectively have been reviewed and refined.\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved\n☐ ☐ ☒\nSupporting statement\n• The focus during the reporting period has been enhancing functionality of the Australian\nCurriculum Version 9.0 website, enabling publication of resources to support the\nimplementation of the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0.\n• During this reporting period, work samples were added to the Resources section of the\nAustralian Curriculum Version 9.0 website.\n Source: `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $0.08 million, $5.97 million, 0.08 million, 5.97 million | ACARA reported a deficit result of $0.08 million\nfor the year ended 30 June 2022, against a\nACARA also delivers priority projects on behalf budget of break even.\nof the Australian Government, which provides\na separate revenue source above its Charter At 30 June 2022, the cash and cash-equivalent\nfunding. balance of ACARA was $5.97 million. | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)` |\n| $1.64 million, $0.86 million, $2.16 million, 1.64 million, 0.86 million, 2.16 million | Of the $1.64 million difference, $0.86 million is\nattributable to timing differences (recognition of\nACARA also delivers priority projects on behalf of revenue in FY20 for which work was completed in\nthe Australian Government, which provides a FY21) created as a result of AASB 15 (a technical\nseparate revenue source above its Charter funding. deficit). $2.16 million for activities delayed to FY22\nper direction of the Australian Government Ministe | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| $10.42 million, 10.42 million | ACARA’s financial and headcount as a result of COVID-19 impacts.\naccountability and reporting responsibilities are\nset out in section 46 of the Public Governance, At 30 June 2021, the cash and cash-equivalent\nPerformance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA balance of ACARA was $10.42 million. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| 237\nStaff | 2022 2021\n2.1(b): Supplier expenses\n$’000 $’000\nGoods and services supplied or rendered\nSecondments, casual staff, contractors, and consultants 3,617 5,126\nNAPLAN item development and testing 3,277 3,508\nWebsite development and maintenance 337 339\nTravel and accommodation 152 237\nStaff related expenses – payroll tax and recruitment 917 831\nConsultants – Curriculum Development & NAP 1,407 2,205\nOffice infrastructure 315 328\nIT expenses 1,882 984\nA | `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)` |\n| 387\nStaff | 2024 2023\n2.1(b): Suppliers\n$’000 $’000\nGoods and services supplied or rendered\nSecondments, casual staff, contractors, and consultants 2,262 3,126\nNAPLAN item development and testing 5,463 5,153\nWebsite development and maintenance 418 407\nTravel and accommodation 469 387\nStaff related expenses – payroll tax and recruitment 1,235 1,094\nConsultants – Curriculum Development & NAP 999 466\nOffice infrastructure 380 334\nIT expenses 1,982 1,519\nAudit f | `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2023-24.pdf)` |\n| $0.07 million, $1.57 million, 0.07 million, 50 per cent, 1.57 million | Its funding ACARA reported a surplus result of $0.07 million\nis approved by Education Council, which has for the year ended 30 June 2021, against a\nendorsed a 50 per cent contribution by the budgeted deficit of $1.57 million. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| 7 staff | [Page 46]\nA C A R A A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 0 – 2 1 P A G E\n46\n3.5 Workforce management\nStaff profile\nAs at 30 June 2021, ACARA’s employees comprised 98.57 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff, in addition to\n7 staff members engaged as secondees from state or territory agencies. | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| 802\nStaff | Financial Performance\n2021 2020\n2.1 Expenses\n$’000 $’000\n2.1(a): Employee benefits\nWages and salaries 13,724 13,382\nSuperannuation – defined contribution plans 1,407 1,427\nLeave and other entitlements 1,020 1,405\nSeparation and redundancies 336 -\nTotal employee benefits 16,487 16,214\n2021 2020\n2.1(b): Supplier expenses\n$’000 $’000\nGoods and services supplied or rendered\nSecondments, casual staff, contractors, and consultants 5,126 4,546\nNAPLAN it | `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)` |\n| 4.4 million, 1.3 million | Result\nNot achieved ☒ Partially achieved Achieved ☐\n☐\nSupporting statement\nNAPLAN 2023\n• Following education ministers’ agreement in March 2022 that NAPLAN testing would move to\nTerm 1 from 2023, the NAPLAN tests were successfully conducted from 15 to 27 March 2023,\nfollowed by a 4-day security period.\n• A record 4.4 million online tests were taken by almost 1.3 million students in 9,390 campuses\nand schools across Australia.\n• Education minister | `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf)` |\n| 90 per cent | COAG agreed as well that the most appropriate measure\nof the 90 per cent Year 12 or equivalent attainment rate target is:\n• for 2015, the proportion of young people in the 20-24 year old age group who have achieved\nYear 12 or a Certificate II or above as measured by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Survey of\nEducation and Work; and\n• for 2020, the proportion of young people in the 20-24 year old age group who have achieved\nYear 12 or a Certifi | `strategies/Measurement-20Framework-20for-20Schooling-20in-20Australia-202010.pdf (https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/ANR-Documents/Measurement%20Framework%20for%20Schooling%20in%20Australia%202010.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 28]\nYear target is reported on:\nTargets\n2025–26 2026–27 2027–28 2028–29\nConsultation on the Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia is completed by\nX X\nend of June 2026 and implemented by end of June 2028.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf)`\n- Criteria source\nACARA Corporate Plan 2020–21 and Budget Portfolio Statements (PBS) 2020–21: Education and\nTraining – ACARA Budget Statements – Outcome 1 Program 1.1, page 104\nPerformance criterion Measure\nActivities related to maintaining and enhancing Implementation support activities that have\nthe curriculum support resources available on, been endorsed by the Ministerial Council as\nand the online functionality of, the Australian part of ACARA’s workplan are delivered and\nCurriculum website, completed each year. accessible through the Australian Curriculum\nwebsite.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 27]\nSnapshot of key performance\n2022–23 to 2025–26\nTargets 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 2025–26\nNational curriculum\nImplementation support resources that have been endorsed by education\nministers as part of ACARA’s work plan are delivered and accessible through the o o o o\nAustralian Curriculum website.\no o o o\nResearch and monitoring activities are completed.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara's-2022-23-to-2025-26-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nReporting How criteria will be\nPerformance criteria Performance Target\nperiod measured\nRefinements to the F–10 Australian 2022–23 In line with agreed scope, F–10 Australian Curriculum\nCurriculum in all Languages subjects refinement of the F–10 in the remaining 12\nundertaken in collaboration with jurisdictions Australian Curriculum in the Languages subjects\nand stakeholders. * remaining 12 Languages reviewed, and revised\nsubjects completed in version published on\nconsultation with Australian Curriculum\njurisdictions and website as agreed by\nstakeholders. education ministers.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- The correct systems are in place 2024–25 An internal review of the People Strategy Revised strategies are published on\nthat support the organisation to 2026–27 and ICT Strategy is conducted. internal site.\nwork efficiently and effectively. *\nPerformance criteria Reported on in\nHow performance is measured Targets\n– Risk oversight annual report:\nRisk management is integrated 2024–25 Comcover risk management The overall risk maturity and target state risk\ninto business operations and risk 2026–27 benchmarking survey is completed in maturity for each of the 5 focus areas is\ncapability/maturity — 2023, 2025 and 2027. achieved, in accordance with the 2023 and\ncommensurate with the needs of 2025 Comcover Risk Management\nthe organisation — is achieved. * Benchmarking Program.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- A transparent reporting 2024–25 Progress reports on the agendas of the Progress reports against the annual work\nprocess and structure are 2025–26 ACARA Board and ACARA’s Audit, Risk plan are submitted at least 5 days in advance\nmaintained. and Finance Committee meetings are of each meeting of the ACARA Board and\n2026–27\ndistributed to education ministers.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf)`\n- Risk management is 2024–25 Comcover risk The overall risk maturity and\nintegrated into 2026–27 management target state risk maturity for\nbusiness operations benchmarking each of the 5 focus areas is\nand risk survey is achieved, in accordance with\ncapability/maturity — completed in 2023, the 2023 and 2025 Comcover\ncommensurate with 2025 and 2027.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nReported on in How criteria will be\nOverarching work Performance criteria annual report: measured Performance target\nManage the planning NAPLAN and NAP sample 2025–26 Jurisdictions accept National results are published 4\ndevelopment, delivery and assessments are respective results data. months from the end of the NAPLAN\n2026–27\nreporting of the National delivered as agreed by test window and 12 months from the\nAssessment Program (NAP). education ministers.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf)`\n- 2028–29\nRisk management is integrated into 2026–27 Comcover risk management The overall risk maturity and target\nbusiness operations and risk benchmarking survey is completed in state risk maturity for each of the 4 of\n2028–29\ncapability/maturity — commensurate with 2023, 2025 and 2027.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf)`\n- Criteria source\nACARA Corporate Plan 2020–21 and Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) 2020–21: Education and\nTraining – ACARA Budget Statements – Outcome 1 Program 1.2, page 105\nPerformance criterion Measure\nNational Assessment Program (NAP) – National Reports endorsed by Ministerial\nNAPLAN and NAP sample assessments Council following successful delivery of the\ndelivered as agreed by Ministerial Council.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- A stakeholder survey of ACARA’s reference and advisory group members was undertaken in 2020 with\nthe following results:\n• 88% agreed topics were introduced for discussion at the right time.\n• 86% agreed meetings struck an appropriate balance between ACARA providing information and\nmembers providing input.\n• 74% agreed papers were delivered in a timely manner allowing for adequate consideration and\ninput.\n• 83% agreed the information presented by ACARA in general is good quality, timely and consistent.\n• 83% agreed ACARA provides sufficient opportunities for stakeholders to engage with ACARA’s\nwork.\n• 60% agreed ACARA’s governance and advisory structure were clear and fit for purpose (while\n35% said they were unsure).\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- ACARA reports to the federal Minister for\nFinance and the federal Minister for Education\n• develop and administer a national school about requirements under the Public Governance,\ncurriculum, including curriculum content Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (the\nand achievement standards, for school PGPA Act).\nsubjects specified by ACARA’s Charter\nResponsible minister\n• develop and administer national\nassessments The Australian Government Minister for\nEducation (the Minister) is the responsible minister\n• collect, manage and analyse student for ACARA.\nassessment data and other data relating\nto schools and comparative school During this reporting period, the Ministers for\nperformance Education were the Hon Dan Tehan MP (1 July\n2020 to 22 December 2020) and the Hon Alan\n• facilitate information-sharing arrangements Tudge (from 22 December 2020).\nbetween Australian government bodies\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Result\nPartially achieved\nSupporting statement\n• Progress reports were considered at all ordinary meetings of the ACARA Board and Audit, Risk\nand Finance Committee; however, the reports were not provided to members at least 5 days in\nadvance of all meetings.\n• A progress report against ACARA’s Charter for 2023–24 was submitted to the Education\nMinisters Meeting Secretariat in September 2024.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Risk Management\nSupporting statement\nBenchmarking Program.\n• Progress reports were considered at all ordinary meetings of the ACARA Board and Audit, Risk\nand Finance Committee; however, the reports were not provided to members at least 5 days in Result\nadvance of all meetings.\n• A progress report against ACARA’s Charter for 2023–24 was submitted to the Education Partially achieved\nMinisters Meeting Secretariat in September 2024.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- EDUCATION MINISTERS\nAUSTRALIAN EDUCATION\nACARA BOARD SENIOR OFFICIALS\nCOMMITTEE\nACARA EXECUTIVE\nCurriculum Directors Group\nINFORMATION-SHARING\nNAP National Communications Group\nGROUPS\nNational Peak Parents and Principals Forum\nECNANREVOG\nECIVDA\nAUDIT, RISK\nAND FINANCE\nCOMMITTEE\nSchools Policy Group\nNAPLAN Online Steering\nCommittee\nACARA’S ADVISORY STRUCTURE\nREFERENCE ADVISORY SPECIALIST AND WORKING\nGROUPS GROUPS GROUPS\nNational Assessment, Data, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Finance Data Working Group\nAnalysis and Reporting Reference Islander Advisory Group\nGroup (NADAR) (ATSIAG) Marking Quality Team\nF–12 Curriculum Reference Group Students with Disability National Report on Schooling in\nAdvisory Group (SWDAG) Australia Working Group\nMeasurement Advisory NAP sample assessment learning\nGroup (MAG) area working groups\nAUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- RISK OVERSIGHT: PERFORMANCE\nReporting How criteria will be\nPerformance criteria Performance Target\nperiod measured\nRisk management maturity lifted 2022–23 Risk management Risk management maturity\nframework review internal rating “Mature-Advanced”\naudit\nRisk culture formally documented and 2024–25 Comcover risk management Risk culture maturity rating\nembedded benchmarking survey 2025 “Embedded”\nPage 26\nCorporate plan 2021–22\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- Education Ministers\nAudit, Risk and Australian Education Senior\nACARA Board\nFinance Committee Officials Committee (AESOC)\nGovernance\nACARA Executive Schools Policy Group\nNAPLAN Online Steering\nCommittee (NOSC)\nChaired by ACARA CEO\nReference Groups Advisory Groups Specialist Groups\n• National Assessment, Data, • First Nations Australians • Finance Data Working Group\nAnalysis and Reporting Advisory Group (FNAAG)\nReference Group (NADAR) • Marking Quality Team\n• Students with Disability\n• F–12 Curriculum Reference Advisory Group (SWDAG) • National Report on Schooling\nGroup in Australia Working Group\n• Measurement Advisory\n• Learning Area Curriculum Group (MAG) • NAP sample assessment\nReference Groups (x8) learning area working groups\n• National Testing Working\n• Learning Area Teacher Group (NTWG) • Student Attendance Data\nReference Groups (x8) Working Group Advisory\n Source: `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara's-2022-23-to-2025-26-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- Education Ministers Meeting\nAustralian Education Senior Officials Committee\nAustralian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting\nAudit, Risk and Finance Committee Schools Policy Group\nAuthority (ACARA) Board\nNational Assessment Program\nReference Group Chaired by National Formative Assessment Resource Bank Steering Committee\nACARA Executive\nACARA CEO as NAP Senior (Chaired by ACARA)\nResponsible Officer (SRO)\n• NAP Operational Working Group • National Assessment, Data, Analysis and Reporting (NADAR) • First Nations Australians Advisory Group\n• NAP Communications Working Reference Group\n• Students with Disability Advisory Group (SWDAG)\nGroup\n• Measurement Advisory Group (MAG)\n• F–12 Curriculum Reference Group\n• Future Operating Model (FOM)\nImplementation Working Group • National Testing Working Group (NTWG) o Learning Area Curriculum Reference Groups\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- A transparent reporting 2024–25 Progress reports on the agendas of the Progress reports against the annual work\nprocess and structure are 2025–26 ACARA Board and ACARA’s Audit, Risk plan are submitted at least 5 days in advance\nmaintained. and Finance Committee meetings are of each meeting of the ACARA Board and\n2026–27\ndistributed to education ministers.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf)`\n- Result\nNot achieved Partially achieved Achieved\nSupporting statement\nNAPLAN 2021\n• In May 2021, NAPLAN tests were administered in both paper and online modes with\napproximately 870,000 students (70%) in over 6,300 schools in all states and territories\nparticipating online.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 42]\nA C A R A A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 0 – 2 1 P A G E\n42\nCommittees of the Board\nAudit, Risk and Finance Committee\nThe Audit, Risk and Finance Committee provides assurance and assistance to the ACARA Board on\ngovernance arrangements, financial reporting, systems of risk management, oversight of systems of\ninternal control and performance monitoring.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- The Audit, Risk and Finance Committee comprises:\n• Mayor Michael Hewitson AM (Committee Chair), BSc(Hons), DipEd, BEd, FACE (appointment to\nthe committee ended 30 November 2020)\n• Mr Tony Luttrell (Committee Chair), BCom, FCPA (appointed to the committee 1 December 2020)\n• Associate Professor Lisa Barnes (Deputy Chair and independent member), BEc, JP, FTIA, FCPA,\nMBA, DBA, GAICD, FTIA, FGIA, FCIA, CAANZ\n• Mr Norm Hart, BEdStudies, DipT, MEd, MAICD\n• Mr Dennis Clark (independent member), BEc, DipEd, FCPA, FCA, FCIS, FGIA, FAICG(Dip), FAIM,\nMIIA (Aust), MIMC, MIPAA, MRMIA, MGRCI\n• Ms Leanne Nixon, BA, GradDipEd, MEdStudies\nAudit, Risk and Finance Committee meetings\nDate Meeting Apologies Location\n11 August 2020 Meeting 50 Tele/videoconference\n10 November 2020 Meeting 51 Leanne Nixon Tele/videoconference\nDennis Clark\n9 February 2021 Meeting 52 Leanne Nixon Tele/videoconference\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 53]\nA C A R A A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 0 – 2 1 P A G E\n53\n3.6 Reporting on other requirements\nEvidence to parliamentary committees Work health and safety\nACARA attended the following hearings of the ACARA is committed to providing a workplace that\nSenate Education and Employment Legislation enables all activities to be executed in a healthy\nCommittee to give evidence: and safe environment, where employees feel safe\nand are not at risk of physical or mental injury.\n• Budget Estimates (28 October 2020)\nIn 2020–21, the COVID-19 pandemic provided\n• Additional Estimates (25 March 2021) additional challenges and opportunities, with\nemployee health and safety paramount.\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Their names\nand the length of term as KMP are summarised below:\nName Position Term as KMP\nDavid De Carvalho Chief Executive Officer, ACARA Full year\nDirector, Communications and Strategic\nAnn-Maree Ashburn Full year\nRelations\nDirector, NAPLAN Online Project Part year - Ceased 24th\nEdel David\nManagement Office July 2020\nJanet Davy Director, Curriculum Full year\nDirector, NAPLAN Online Project Part year - Appointed 27th\nKatherine Griffiths\nManagement Office July 2020\nGeneral Manager, Assessment and\nPeter Titmanis Full year\nReporting\nThomas Begeng Director, Corporate Services Full year\nBelinda Robinson Board Chair Full year\nNorm Hart Deputy Chair Full year\nPart year - Appointed 5th\nCarolyn Grantskalns Board Member\nAugust 2020\nPart year - Appointed 21st\nDerek Scott Board Member\nJanuary 2021\nBoard Member & Chair of Audit and Risk and Part year - Ceased 30th\nMichael Hewitson\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- Date Meeting Apologies Location\n10 August 2021 54 Ms Leanne Nixon Videoconference\n9 November 2021 55 Ms Leanne Nixon Videoconference\n8 February 2022 56 Ms Leanne Nixon Videoconference\n15 February 2022 Special Purpose None Videoconference\n10 May 2022 57 None Videoconference\n1 https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/audit-and-risk-committee-charter1.pdf\nPA G E\nA C A R A A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 1 – 2 2\n39\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n- Their names\nand the length of term as KMP are summarized below:\nName Position Term as KMP\nDavid De Carvalho Chief Executive Officer, ACARA Full year\nAnn-Maree Director, Communications and Strategic\nFull year\nAshburn Relations\nJanet Davy Director, Curriculum Part year – Ceased 8th December 2021\nDirector, NAPLAN Online Project\nKatherine Griffiths Full Year\nManagement Office\nPart Year – Appointed 15th November\nSharon Foster Director, Curriculum\n2021\nGeneral Manager, Assessment and\nPeter Titmanis Full year\nReporting\nThomas Begeng Director, Corporate Services Full year\nBelinda Robinson Board Chair Part year – Ceased 3rd August 2021\nExecutive Director, Assessment and\nRussell Dyer Part year – Appointed 14th June 2022\nReporting\nNorm Hart Deputy Chair Full year\nCarolyn\nBoard Member Full year\nGrantskalns\nDerek Scott Board Chair Appointed 24th November 2021\nNeil McGoran Board Member Full year\n Source: `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 12]\nRespect\n+\nIntegrity\n+\nOur values and capability\nCommitment\n+\nInnovation\n+\nProfessionalism\n=\nOur Values\n12 // Corporate plan 2023–24 to 2026–27\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- [Page 12]\nOur values and capability\nRespect\n+\nIntegrity\n+\nCommitment\n+\nInnovation\n+\nProfessionalism\n=\nOur Values\n12 // Corporate plan 2023–24 to 2026–27\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf)`\n- [Page 11]\nOur values and capability\nRespect\n+\nIntegrity\n+\nCommitment\n+\nInnovation\n+\nProfessionalism\n=\nOur Values\n11 Corporate plan 2025–26 to 2028–29\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf)`\n- This role ranges from identifying and • implement the risk management framework approved by the Board\nreporting risks, implementing and monitoring controls, considering emerging\nrisks, reviewing ACARA’s risk register, and ensuring the risk management • develop and maintain a positive risk culture that promotes an open and\nframework is fit for purpose. proactive approach to managing risk through shared attitudes, values\nand behaviours\nThe ACARA Board will:\n• assume day-to-day responsibility for managing risk, including:\n• define ACARA’s approach to risk management, including how this o maintaining a register that accurately captures and assesses\napproach supports the achievement of strategic objectives risks and controls\n• set ACARA’s risk appetite and tolerance o identifying and implementing appropriate internal controls to\nensure the integrity of financial and accounting information,\n Source: `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nOur values and capablility\nINTEGRITY INNOVATION\nRESPECT COMMITMENT PROFESSIONALISM\nOur values\nPeople\n• ACARA will recruit, develop and retain high-performing staff and will foster a positive\nand agile work culture.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf)`\n- \\rtlch\\fcs1 \\af0 \\ltrch\\fcs0 \\f1\\fs18\\insrsid16147046\\charrsid228356 development and implementation of ACARA\\rquote s values: collaboration, respect, integrity, professionalism and passion\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html (https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/ACARA_Annual_Report_2013-14.rtf)`\n- [Page 4]\nA C A R A A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 0 – 2 1 P A G E\n04\nContents\nOverview\n1.0\n1.1 Acting Chair’s foreword 06\n1.2 CEO’s report 07\n1.3 About us 08\nAnnual performance statements\n2.0\n2.1 National curriculum 12\n2.2 National assessment 16\n2.3 National data and reporting 19\n2.4 National collaboration and leadership 22\n2.5 Operational capability 26\n2.6 Risk oversight 28\nManagement and accountability\n3.0\n3.1 Corporate governance 30\n3.2 The Board 36\n3.3 Risk management 43\n3.4 Financial management 44\n3.5 Workforce management 46\n3.6 Reporting on other requirements 53\nFinancial statements\n4.0\n4.0 Financial statements 57\n4.1 Compliance index 86\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n- [Page 87]\nA C A R A A n n u a l R e p o r t 2 0 2 0 – 2 1 P A G E\n87\nPGPA Rule Description Part or Page\nReference Report Number\n17BE(h), A statement of significant issues reported to the Minister 3.6 53\n17BE(i) under paragraph 19(1)(e) of the Act that relates to\n• non-compliance with finance law and action\ntaken to\n• remedy non-compliance\n17BE(j) Information on the accountable authority, or each 3.2 36\nmember of the accountable authority, of the entity during\nthe reporting period\n17BE(k) Outline of the organisational structure of the entity 1.3 8\n(including any subsidiaries of the entity)\n17BE(ka) Statistics on the entity’s employees on an ongoing and 3.5 46\nnon-ongoing basis, including the following:\na. statistics on full-time employees;\nb. statistics on part-time employees;\nc. statistics on gender;\nd. statistics on staff location\n Source: `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf (https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2021-22.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2022-23.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara's-2022-23-to-2025-26-corporate-plan.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2023-24.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2020-21.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2021-22.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2022-23.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2023-24.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2023-24.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf\n- `strategies/Measurement-20Framework-20for-20Schooling-20in-20Australia-202010.pdf` - strategies - https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/ANR-Documents/Measurement%20Framework%20for%20Schooling%20in%20Australia%202010.pdf\n- `strategies/Measurement-20Framework-20for-20Schooling-20in-20Australia-202012.pdf` - strategies - https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/ANR-Documents/Measurement%20Framework%20for%20Schooling%20in%20Australia%202012.pdf\n- `strategies/Measurement-20Framework-20for-20Schooling-20in-20Australia-202015.pdf` - strategies - https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/ANR-Documents/Measurement%20Framework%20for%20Schooling%20in%20Australia%202015.pdf\n- `strategies/Measurement-20Framework-20for-20Schooling-20in-20Australia-202019.pdf` - strategies - https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/ANR-Documents/Measurement%20Framework%20for%20Schooling%20in%20Australia%202019.pdf\n- `strategies/Measurement-20Framework-20for-20Schooling-20in-20Australia-202025.pdf` - strategies - https://dataandreporting.blob.core.windows.net/anrdataportal/ANR-Documents/Measurement%20Framework%20for%20Schooling%20in%20Australia%202025.pdf\n- `strategies/acara-s-2022-2025-strategic-plan.pdf` - strategies - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara's-2022-2025-strategic-plan.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://www.acara.edu.au/about-us\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/about-us/acara-reports-and-publications\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2024-25.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2023-24.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2022-23.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2021-22.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/digital_acara-annual-report-2020-21.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2019-20-lr.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara_annual-report-2018-19.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-2017-18-annual-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-annual-report-2017-18-page-62---corrected.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/20171031-acara-annual-report-2016-17.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__10.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-2015-16-annual-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__11.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/Annual_report_2014-15_-_accessible_version.docx\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__12.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/Highlights_from_2014-15.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/ACARA_Annual_Report_2013-14.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__14.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/ACARA_Annual_Report_2013-14.rtf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__15.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/Annual_Report_2012-2013.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/Annual_Report_2011-2012.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__17.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/ACARA_Annual_Report_2010-2011.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__18.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/ACARA_Annual_Report_2009-2010.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/_resources/ACARA_AnnualReport_08-09.pdf\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - http://www.acara.edu.au/contact-us\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/about-us/acara-reports-and-publications\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2024-25-to-2027-28.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__22.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2023-24-to-2026-27.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__23.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara's-2022-23-to-2025-26-corporate-plan.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__24.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-s-2021-22-corporate-plan.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__25.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2020-2021.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__26.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-corporate-plan-2019-20.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__27.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/20180830-acara-corporate-plan-2018-19.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__28.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/corporate-publications/acara-2017-18-corporate-plan.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__29.html` - pages - https://www.acara.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/acara-2016-17-corporate-plan-4_8.pdf?sfvrsn=2\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://www.acara.edu.au\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://www.acara.edu.au/news-and-media\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - http://www.acara.edu.au/reporting/measurement-framework-for-schooling-in-australia\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/2021-naplan-national-report.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2021-naplan-national-report.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No major source gaps detected by the deterministic checks.", "legislation_md": "# Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority — Legislation Administered\n\n**Generated**: 2026-05-13T03:41:34+00:00\n**Source**: LLM extraction (nova-micro) from latest annual report and corporate plan\n**Tokens**: 25,831 in / 468 out · cost: $0.00097\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `corporate-plans\\2025-26.txt`\n\n## 5 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act 2008](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australian+Curriculum%2C+Assessment+and+Reporting+Authority+Act+2008) | 2008 | Act | The entity is established under this Act to develop and deliver national curriculum, assessment, and reporting. |\n| [National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Assessment+Program+-%3CLiteracy+and+Numeracy%3E) | n/a | Program | The entity administers the NAPLAN, which assesses students' literacy and numeracy skills. |\n| [National Assessment Program (NAP)](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Assessment+Program) | n/a | Program | The entity administers the NAP, which includes NAPLAN and other assessments. |\n| [National Report on Schooling in Australia](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Report+on+Schooling+in+Australia) | n/a | Report | The entity publishes the National Report on Schooling in Australia, providing comprehensive data on schooling. |\n| [My School website](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=My+School+website) | n/a | Website | The entity manages the My School website, providing detailed information about Australian schools. |", "global_initiatives_md": "# Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority — Global Initiatives Catalogue\n\n## Focus areas\n- National Curriculum Development\n- Standardized Assessment\n- Reporting and Data Analytics\n- International Benchmarking\n\n## National Curriculum Development\n\n### Common Core State Standards (CCSS)\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: National Governors Association and Council of Chief State School Officers\n**Year**: 2009\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: CCSS is a set of educational standards for K-12 education in the United States, developed to ensure consistency and quality across states.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Australia can learn from the collaborative, multi-state approach to curriculum development and its emphasis on clear learning outcomes.\n**Find more**: [Common Core State Standards](https://www.google.com/search?q=Common+Core+State+Standards)\n\n### New Zealand Curriculum\n**Jurisdiction**: New Zealand\n**Run by**: Ministry of Education\n**Year**: 2007\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The New Zealand Curriculum provides a comprehensive framework for teaching and learning in schools, focusing on holistic student development.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: The New Zealand approach emphasizes student-centered learning and could inspire similar initiatives in Australia.\n**Find more**: [New Zealand Curriculum](https://www.google.com/search?q=New+Zealand+Curriculum)\n\n### Singapore Mathematics Curriculum\n**Jurisdiction**: Singapore\n**Run by**: Ministry of Education\n**Year**: 1991\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Singapore Mathematics Curriculum is renowned for its rigor and effectiveness, focusing on conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Australia can adopt elements of Singapore’s rigorous and results-driven curriculum to enhance its own educational standards.\n**Find more**: [Singapore Mathematics Curriculum](https://www.google.com/search?q=Singapore+Mathematics+Curriculum)\n\n## Standardized Assessment\n\n### Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)\n**Jurisdiction**: OECD\n**Run by**: OECD\n**Year**: 1997\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: PISA assesses the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students worldwide in reading, mathematics, and science, providing insights into educational outcomes.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Australia uses PISA results to benchmark its education system against international peers and identify areas for improvement.\n**Find more**: [PISA](https://www.google.com/search?q=PISA)\n\n### National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)\n**Jurisdiction**: Australia\n**Run by**: ACARA\n**Year**: 2008\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills of Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, providing data to inform educational policies.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: NAPLAN serves as a model for standardized assessment within Australia, providing valuable data for educational accountability.\n**Find more**: [NAPLAN](https://www.google.com/search?q=NAPLAN)\n\n## Reporting and Data Analytics\n\n### Ontario Student Report Card\n**Jurisdiction**: Ontario, Canada\n**Run by**: Ministry of Education\n**Year**: 2003\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Ontario Student Report Card provides detailed feedback on student performance, including strengths, areas for improvement, and personalized recommendations.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Australia can adopt the comprehensive and detailed reporting model to enhance student feedback and support.\n**Find more**: [Ontario Student Report Card](https://www.google.com/search?q=Ontario+Student+Report+Card)\n\n### UK National Pupil Database\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Department for Education\n**Year**: 2000\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The UK National Pupil Database collects and analyzes data on student performance to inform educational policies and interventions.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Australia can learn from the UK’s extensive data analytics approach to improve educational outcomes through evidence-based policies.\n**Find more**: [UK National Pupil Database](https://www.google.com/search?q=UK+National+Pupil+Database)\n\n## International Benchmarking\n\n### International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)\n**Jurisdiction**: Global\n**Run by**: IEA\n**Year**: 1958\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The IEA conducts international studies like TIMSS and PIRLS to evaluate educational achievement and inform policy across countries.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Participation in IEA studies allows Australia to benchmark its educational outcomes against global standards and identify best practices.\n**Find more**: [IEA](https://www.google.com/search?q=IEA)\n\n### European Education and Training Monitor\n**Jurisdiction**: European Union\n**Run by**: European Commission\n**Year**: 2012\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The European Education and Training Monitor provides comparative analysis of education and training systems across EU member states.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Australia can leverage insights from the European Education and Training Monitor to inform its own education policies and practices.\n**Find more**: [European Education and Training Monitor](https://www.google.com/search?q=European+Education+and+Training+Monitor)\n\n*Note: These are LLM-knowledge claims, not scraped sources — verify before citing publicly.*", "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "Inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting.", "vision_source_page": 6, "purposes": "To be the authoritative source of advice on, and delivery of, national curriculum, assessment and reporting for all Australian education ministers, with international recognition of our work.", "purposes_source_page": 7, "how_we_deliver": "ACARA executes policy directions determined by education ministers regarding curriculum, assessment, data and reporting at a national level, and operates in accordance with the following principles as referred to within its Charter: National interest, Alignment, Quality and innovation, Efficiency, Transparency and accountability, and Engagement.", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 7, "government_priorities": [ { "text": "National curriculum: Provide a world-class curriculum from Foundation to Year 12 in specified learning areas agreed to by the Education Ministers Meeting.", "source_page": 7 }, { "text": "National assessment: Provide a quality, comprehensive and cohesive suite of national assessments.", "source_page": 7 }, { "text": "National data and reporting: Provide and apply a comprehensive and reliable national measurement framework.", "source_page": 7 }, { "text": "National collaboration and leadership: Provide effective national leadership in curriculum development, educational assessment and national reporting.", "source_page": 7 } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "National Curriculum", "description": "Provide a world-class curriculum from Foundation to Year 12 in specified learning areas agreed to by the Education Ministers Meeting.", "key_activities": [ "Maintain and enhance the online functionality and quality of information and resources on the Australian Curriculum website, and maintain the Version 8.4 website until all jurisdictions are implementing the Australian Curriculum.", "Develop and publish high-quality resources and other information to support teachers to understand the content of and implement the Australian Curriculum.", "Facilitate information sharing with, and provide expertise and advice to, stakeholders, Commonwealth/state/territory departments of education and non-government school authorities to support familiarisation with and implementation of the Australian Curriculum.", "Develop a monitoring and evaluation process to gather the necessary information to inform the next review of the Australian Curriculum." ], "source_page": 18 }, { "name": "National Assessment", "description": "Provide a quality, comprehensive and cohesive suite of national assessments.", "key_activities": [ "Deliver NAPLAN and NAP sample assessments annually.", "Publish NAPLAN and NAP sample national results, and provide reports for individual schools opting in to NAP assessments.", "Report NAPLAN results using agreed proficiency standards and improve the presentation of NAPLAN results.", "Continue the implementation and further 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Facilitate the use and dissemination of data for research and policy development in accordance with agreed protocols. Present detailed, accessible, timely and meaningful school education performance information.", "key_activities": [ "Undertake review and revision of the Measurement Framework for Schooling in Australia, taking into consideration the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement.", "Review the format of national reports (National Report on Schooling in Australia, NAPLAN national report and NAP sample public reports) by making greater use of online functionality to enhance the user experience.", "Develop and implement any agreed new indicators on My School and enhance the website in accordance with any actions agreed by education ministers.", "Prepare and publish content of the National Report on Schooling in Australia, and refresh and update the National Report on Schooling data portal.", "Provide data to jurisdictions, ACARA's reporting advisory groups and systems, and approved research applicants in accordance with agreed protocols." ], "source_page": 22 }, { "name": "National Collaboration and Leadership", "description": "Provide effective national leadership in curriculum development, educational assessment and national reporting. Pursue the national education agenda with jurisdictions, the non-government education sector and relevant stakeholders, and identify opportunities for reform.", "key_activities": [ "Lead national communications and engagement relating to the F–10 Australian Curriculum, agreed improvements to the NAP and related national reporting.", "Respond to agreed national curriculum, assessment, data and reporting policy, and provide timely, quality advice to AESOC and education ministers.", "Work in partnership with jurisdictions around directions agreed by all education ministers and provide quality advice that facilitates effective decision-making.", "Maintain a system of review of ACARA's advisory structure to ensure it is fit for purpose.", "Inform, strengthen and promote general community understanding of the significance of national curriculum, assessment and reporting processes.", "Build on ACARA's reputation for world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting programs by supporting learning opportunities requested by international delegations." ], "source_page": 24 } ], "values": [ "Respect", "Integrity", "Commitment", "Innovation", "Professionalism" ], "values_framework_name": null, "kpi_targets_2025_26": [ { "code": "AC01", "measure": "The information and number of support resources being accessed from the Australian Curriculum website shows annual growth.", "target": "Annual growth", "source_page": 19 }, { "code": "AC02", "measure": "Teachers and school leaders indicate at least 70% satisfaction with the usefulness of the Australian Curriculum website.", "target": "At least 70% satisfaction", "source_page": 19 }, { "code": "AC03", "measure": "The number of work samples available for each learning area shows an increase from the previous year.", "target": "Increase from previous year", "source_page": 19 }, { "code": "AC04", "measure": "There is a 65% or above satisfaction level with support resources available through the Australian Curriculum website.", "target": "65% or above satisfaction", "source_page": 19 }, { "code": "AC05", "measure": "Data received from the monitoring process is shared with key stakeholders before the end of each year.", "target": "Shared before end of year", "source_page": 19 }, { "code": "NA01", "measure": "National results are published 4 months from the end of the NAPLAN test window and 12 months from the end of the NAP sample test window.", "target": "4 months (NAPLAN) and 12 months (NAP sample)", "source_page": 21 }, { "code": "NA02", "measure": "All schools that opt in to NAP assessments are provided with access to related reports within 10 weeks of the end of the assessment test window.", "target": "Within 10 weeks", "source_page": 21 }, { "code": "NA03", "measure": "At least 12 Reading stimulus texts are developed in collaboration with First Nations authors and/or knowledge holders, with all permissions obtained.", "target": "At least 12 texts", "source_page": 21 }, { "code": "DR01", "measure": 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