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The Leading Voice for Secondary Education in Australia
What we do:
The Principals' Voice
Welcome to the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA)
ASPA is the national voice and professional body representing the interests of government secondary school leaders across Australia. We are committed to advocating for excellence, equity, and innovation in public education, while supporting school leaders to create impactful learning environments for every student.
Through collaboration, research, and national advocacy, we work to shape educational policy and practice to reflect the realities and aspirations of secondary school communities. Our work is grounded in the belief that strong, well-supported leadership is essential to delivering high-quality public education for all.
Whether you are a school leader, educator, policymaker, or partner in education, we invite you to explore our work, connect with our initiatives, and contribute to the national conversation on education.
Listen to Julie Ross, Principal at Sydney Secondary College; Vern Hilditch, Executive Principal at Wodonga Senior Secondary College; and Rachel Byrne, Principal at Hunter Sports High School, speaking on the leadership role principals can play in National Education Policy
ASPA 2026 Policy Briefing
ASPA Releases 2026 Policy Briefing
The ASPA 2026 Policy Briefing articulates the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association’s policy positions and strategic priorities for secondary education and school leadership across Australia.
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This 2026 edition reflects significant policy developments following the 2025 ASPA National Summit, the implementation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement 2025–2034, and emerging national reforms including the proposed National Teaching and Learning Commission. It also addresses critical and contemporary challenges confronting schools and school leaders, including principal health and wellbeing, workforce sustainability, equitable funding and regulation, technological change, and student wellbeing and inclusion.
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The Policy Briefing builds upon ASPA’s established advocacy framework, consolidating evidence, research, and the professional insights of secondary principals to advance a more equitable, coherent, and sustainable education system. It outlines ASPA’s considered positions across key domains including school funding and accountability, workforce quality and development, secondary curriculum and assessment pathways, inclusive education, digital learning and artificial intelligence, collaboration between principals’ associations and education systems, and national system reform and harmonisation.
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This document is intended to inform government, education stakeholders, and the broader community of ASPA’s evidence-based approach to policy and its commitment to strengthening secondary education, supporting effective school leadership, and promoting positive outcomes for all students.
Explore ASPA
Latest Updates from ASPA
Entrepreneurial Schools
Creating a Culture of Agency and Innovation
The Entrepreneurial Schools project is a two-year national initiative designed to accelerate student agency and contemporary learning models. The project is delivered by Young Change Agents in partnership with the Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA).
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Next-Generation Learning
for Public High Schools
The Next-Generation Learning project is an evidence-based two-year national initiative designed to broaden definitions of learning success, boost engagement for all students, and foster modern learning partnerships. The project is sponsored by The Australian Learning Lecture, The University of Melbourne, and the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association.
