The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is the independent statutory authority responsible for the development of a national curriculum, a national assessment program, and a national data collection and reporting program that supports learning for Australian students.[1]
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | December 2008 |
| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia |
| Employees | 97 (2023) |
| Annual budget | A$34.995 million (2024–25) |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent department | Department of Education (Australia) |
| Website | www |
ACARA's work is carried out in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including teachers, principals, governments, State and Territory education authorities, professional education associations, community groups and the general public. It was established in 2008 by an Act of the Australian Federal Parliament.[2] The authority is also responsible for the My School website and NAPLAN testing.[3]
- ^ "Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act 2008 – SECT 6 Functions". Australasian Legal Information Institute. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ "Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Act 2008 Act No. 136 of 2008 as amended". Federal Register of Legislation. 27 December 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ "NAP – About". National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2017.