Teachers in Australia
By Statistics and Mapping
Since 1994, 5 October has been celebrated internationally as World Teachers’ Day. On this date in 1966 the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers was adopted, which outlines teachers’ rights and responsibilities, training standards and other work conditions (p. 3). This article identifies key workforce and gender trends relating to Australia’s teachers and highlights educators who went on to have parliamentary careers.
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