Question seeks data on bullying investigations reported to the Department of Education over the past four years, broken down by complainant type. The answer indicates student bullying data is not centrally recorded, but provides figures for staff-related bullying investigations.

AnsweredQoN 552Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 August 2022
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Education and Training

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For the past four financial years up to July 31, 2022, please detail the following: (a) The total number of bullying investigations progressed to the Department of Education; and (b) The total number of bullying investigations made by parents and the total number made by staff?

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Answered
20 September 2022
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Education and Training
Response time
6 days
Data on the number of bullying investigations related to students is not centrally recorded. Records of information related to bullying, including actions, consequences and investigations are held at each school.
(a)-(b)  13 investigations resulted from complaints received about staff, 8 were made by parents and 5 were made by staff.

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