The Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA) will host its second National Education Summit at Parliament House in Canberra on 25 March, bringing together principals, policymakers, education officials and experts to discuss the future of secondary school education in Australia.
The only national forum of its kind – and building on the success of the inaugural 2024 Summit – the event aims to help shape and influence a progressive, ambitious agenda for building a world-leading public education system that places equity of opportunity for every Australian student at the heart of policy and strengthens the capacity of school communities to lead that important work, ASPA said.
Federal Minister for Education Jason Clare will give the opening address, with Greens education spokesperson Senator Penny Allman-Payne, and Shadow Minister for Education Senator Sarah Henderson, also presenting.
ASPA President Mr Andy Mison said leaders are convening for the 2025 ASPA National Education Summit at a critical juncture in Australian education.
“The complexity of the challenges we face—ranging from technological disruption and social change to environmental and global political instability—demands a renewed commitment to collaboration and effective policymaking,” he said.
“As school leaders, principals must play a central role in shaping the design and implementation of education policy to ensure that students remain at the heart of reform.”
He said the summit presents a vital opportunity to strengthen policy networks that bridge the gap between educators, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
“The increasing federated nature of education policy and investment—through national bodies such as the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), and Education Services Australia (ESA)—demands a coordinated and strategic approach to reform.”
He said the Summit represents an opportunity to shape the future of Australian education.
“By fostering collaboration between school leaders, policymakers, researchers, and industry, we can build a cohesive and ambitious national education agenda that transcends ideological divides and focuses on what truly matters—excellence and equity in education.”
”This summit is not just a one-off gathering—it is the foundation for an ongoing national conversation that will shape the trajectory of Australian education for years to come.”
