The Importance Of Education In Post-War Australia
Post-war Australia 1945-75; consequently saw the development of more state schools to accommodate the rapidly growing population. Education was becoming more available, and was seen as a key means to achieve equality in society (Welch, 2010, p. 244). The government commitment to extending education opportunities was mainly due to the increased population due to migration and increased fertility in Australia (Welch, 2010, p. 243-44). However, 1985 brought an end of this development commitment by the government to just opening up more equal opportunities to an unchanged education had not worked. The focus was that education should move from a focus on equality, to more student learning outcomes-based approaches. This would offer parents a choice