'We're behind': Calls to overhaul ACT's school language education pathways
An ACT parliamentary committee found the government's language education plan 'not fit for purpose' on July 6, 2026. It reported a decline in enrolments for ATAR-level language courses following the closure of a centralised program, prompting calls for immediate action. Language advocate Frank Keighley emphasized that Canberra should lead in language education given its diplomatic and trade needs.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 09:02 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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