Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority
Independent statutory authority
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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]