REPRESENTATION

Summit contributors respond to the question: What system reforms would be your priorities? Contributors discuss key priorities and opportunities to strengthen public education and improve outcomes for students and communities.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What would genuine co-design look like in practice? Contributors share reflections on partnership, consultation and meaningful engagement across the education community.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What capabilities do school leaders need to contribute effectively to system reform? Responses explore leadership capabilities, professional learning and the skills required to support sustainable reform.

Summit contributors respond to the question: What role should school leaders play in shaping education policy and reform? Perspectives highlight the importance of leadership voice, professional expertise and collaboration in influencing educational change.

ASPA President, Andy Mison responds to four key questions from the 2026 ASPA National Summit, sharing his perspectives on school leadership, education policy, co-design, leadership capabilities, and priorities for system reform in public education.

Andy Mison, President of the Australian Secondary Principals' Association (ASPA), presents ASPA’s position at the Senate Inquiry into the Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill on November 14, 2024. ASPA advocates for equitable school funding, proposes amendments to the bill, and calls for a long-term, bipartisan commitment to a needs-based funding model.

ASPA addresses the inadequacies of the SRS and calls for urgent reform. The association critiques the 4% funding loophole and outdated methodology, advocating for a national, needs-based funding model that prioritises investment in all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

ASPA advocates for linking increased funding to initiatives that improve teacher and school leader well-being, reduce workload, and foster a national education accord. Andy Mison underscores the need for a fully funded, long-term vision to address workforce challenges, equity, and sustainability, securing a brighter future for Australia.