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Independent Review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools

Supporting Victorian government schools to manage and reduce administrative and compliance activities is a key priority for the Victorian Government.

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The Independent Review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools (the review) led by independent expert Katie Roberts-Hull, has now been finalised. The review provides a range of findings and recommendations for consideration by government and the school sector.

Reducing the administration burden on schools will enable Victorian school leaders and teachers to have more time to focus on teaching, learning and student wellbeing.

About the Independent Review

The Independent Review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools (the review) was commissioned by the Hon. Ben Carroll MP, Minister for Education in May 2024.

The review was commissioned to examine the underlying drivers of administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools and to provide advice on options to reduce and better manage this work.

The review process

The review was undertaken by independent education policy expert Katie Roberts-Hull. Ms Roberts-Hull undertook an extensive consultation process to inform the review. This involved regular meetings with a wide range of representative bodies; visits to schools across Victoria; consultation sessions with a range of school leaders and teachers; and the opportunity for schools and school staff to make written submissions to the review.

The review report

Ms Roberts-Hull has now submitted the final report from the review. The report has 7 key findings and makes 28 recommendations to reduce the administrative and compliance burden on Victorian government schools.

Independent Review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools (DOCX – 1.5MB)

Independent Review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools (PDF – 767KB)

Supplementary Appendices:Independent Review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools (DOCX – 1.7MB)

Supplementary Appendices: Independent Review into administrative and compliance activities in Victorian government schools (PDF – 1.5MB)

Next steps

The Victorian Government appreciates the comprehensive process undertaken by Ms Roberts-Hull to deliver the review - and all those who contributed to the review’s consultation process.

The government welcomes the receipt of the final review report and will now take the necessary time to consider the findings, recommendations and next steps.

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Updated 27 March 2026

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