The question seeks data on teacher resignations in regional WA public schools from 2017-2025, focusing on early departures and current vacancies, likely to assess teacher retention and staffing challenges.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2118Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 April 2026
Portfolio: Education

Question

I refer to teachers employed at schools in regional Western Australia, and I ask:(a) How many teachers resigned from positions at regional WA public schools in each year from 2017 to 2025;(b) Of the resignations in (a), how many occurred within the first two years of the teacher's regional placement; and(c) What is the current number of unfilled permanent teacher positions at regional WA public schools? I refer to teachers employed at schools in regional Western Australia, and I ask: (a) How many teachers resigned from positions at regional WA public schools in each year from 2017 to 2025; (b) Of the resignations in (a), how many occurred within the first two years of the teacher's regional placement; and (c) What is the current number of unfilled permanent teacher positions at regional WA public schools?

Answer

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