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Adult literacy and its importance

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On 3 February 2021, the Committee adopted an inquiry referred by the Minister for Education and Youth, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, to inquire into and report on adult literacy and its importance.

On 22 March 2022, the Committee presented the report Don’t take it as read: Inquiry into adult literacy and its importance.

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About this inquiry

The Committee will inquire into and report on adult literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills in Australia.

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Past Public Hearings

24 Nov 2021: via videoconference, Canberra
19 Aug 2021: via videoconference, Canberra
29 Jul 2021: Darwin

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Inquiry Status

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