Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann is calling on local parents, students and teachers to have their say as part of an Anti-Bullying Rapid Review, which has been launched by the Albanese Labor Government.

The Anti-Bullying Rapid Review is a key part of the Federal Government’s plans to develop a national approach to addressing bullying in Australian schools.

The review, launched by Federal Minister for Education Jason Clare, is being led by Dr Charlotte Keating and Dr Jo Robinson AM, and is examining current school procedures and best practice methods to address bullying behaviours.

The review will consult broadly with stakeholders across metropolitan and regional Australia, including parents, teachers, students, parent groups, state education departments and the non-government sector.

Submissions will help in understanding the different approaches to responding to bullying in schools and the effectiveness of them.

The final report of the review will be presented to all Australian Education Ministers in coming months.

Submissions are now open and close on 20 June 2025. Visit www.education.gov.au/antibullying-rapid-review to make a submission, which can be made anonymously if preferred.

Mr Neumann said that bullying had no place in our schools, and that students, teachers and staff should always feel safe in the classroom.

“That’s why we will listen to parents, students, teachers and staff to develop a national strategy that is grounded in evidence and informed by lived experiences,” he said.

“Bullying is not just something that happens in schools, but schools are places where we can intervene and provide support for students.

“All students and staff should be safe at school, and free from bullying and violence.

“That’s why we’re taking action to develop a national standard that will address bullying in schools in Ipswich, the Somerset Region and Kara Downs area.

“Last year, the Albanese Labor Government worked together to ban mobile phones in schools. This is another opportunity for us to support students, teachers and parents across the country, including here in Blair.

“We will listen to parents, teachers, students and work with the states and territories to get this right.”

Mr Neumann noted that the review built on other Albanese Government initiatives to support children and families, including social media minimum age reforms, and funding for free online safety training and programs to tackle body image issues.

“Whether it’s at school or online, we want our kids to be safe and free from bullying,” he said.