Murat Dizdar
Murat Dizdar is the Secretary of the New South Wales Education Department, overseeing one of the largest public school systems in the world. In recent news, he has been involved in the department's strategic plan aimed at improving educational outcomes and increasing public school enrollment, particularly in response to challenges faced by the system in the past years, including failing to meet numerous strategic targets. Dizdar has emphasized a shift away from a narrow focus on top-performing students, advocating for a more inclusive approach that addresses the needs of all students in the public education system.
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Murat Dizdar, deputy secretary of the NSW Education Department, stated that artificial intelligence was upending teaching.
Financial literacy to be taught earlier after numeracy skills decline
Australia· 2026-03-02
NSW Department of Education secretary Murat Dizdar conceded that staffing needs to be improved in all services.
Paedophiles exploit staff shortages and lax regulation to abuse children, inquiry toldAustralia· 2025-10-28
NSW Department of Education secretary Murat Dizdar said 8500 UTS graduates had taught in public schools since 1991.
University of Technology Sydney to shut down education school despite government pleasAustralia· 2025-09-16
Department secretary Murat Dizdar said disruption to the selective and opportunity class tests this year 'was not acceptable and did not meet my expectations, nor families'.
NSW selective school test warnings issued before chaos, documents revealAustralia· 2025-07-02
Murat Dizdar provided evidence regarding the salaries of contractors in the agency.
ICAC NSW school infrastructure inquiry reveals Anthony Manning’s behaviour rang alarm bells for yearsAustralia· 2025-06-06
Murat Dizdar described Manning as a helpful and thoughtful colleague.
Schools boss was sacked from former role over ‘isolationist’ style, ICAC toldAustralia· 2025-05-23
The current education secretary, Murat Dizdar, said while Manning could be 'helpful' and 'thoughtful' colleague, he also had a 'sharp' and 'direct' manner.
Should have asked more questions before hiring Manning for School Infrastructure, says former bossAustralia· 2025-05-13
Murat Dizdar is the head of the NSW Department of Education and is due to give evidence on Wednesday.
Education officials raised concerns over attempt at ‘reprisal’ sacking of whistleblowerAustralia· 2025-05-06
Murat Dizdar is the secretary of the NSW Department of Education and attended the ICAC hearing.
Schools Infrastructure NSW former chief executive Anthony ManningAustralia· 2025-05-05
Murat Dizdar’s suggestion for a conversation about our rampant private school systems has sparked indignation among education system bosses.
Outrage over Dizdar’s comments reveals depth of education’s vested interestsAustralia· 2025-04-10
Murat Dizdar put his foot in his mouth when quoted in an article previewing the ABC’s Australian Story saying the existence of private schools 'needs to be debated and discussed'.
Public v private schools: Culture war fails everyoneAustralia· 2025-04-08
Murat Dizdar is a passionate champion of the transformational power of public education.
NSW private schools reconsideration by Murat Dizdar sparks outrageAustralia· 2025-04-08
Education secretary Murat Dizdar stated that every child in NSW has the right to a quality fee-free education.
How much does your school receive?Australia· 2025-04-01
NSW Department of Education secretary Murat Dizdar reminded public school staff of their duty to remain apolitical.
Granville Boys High students protest after Muslim staffer told to work from homeAustralia· 2025-02-26
NSW Education Department secretary Murat Dizdar has said previous top band targets excluded many students.
The secret performance targets for our schoolsAustralia· 2025-02-23