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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Smee

Treatment of LGBTQ+ students at Queensland colleges prompts review into independent schools accreditation

Grace Grace at a press conference
The Queensland education minister, Grace Grace, announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-state school accreditation. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

The Queensland education minister, Grace Grace, has announced an independent review of the accreditation framework for independent schools following backlash against the actions of large Queensland Christian schools.

Those issues related to the treatment and recognition of gay and transgender students and teachers and the review will consider new measures to “protect the wellbeing of students”.

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