The inquiry, chaired by Sharan Burrow AC, is travelling the country to hear directly from teachers, Governments and community organisations about how school infrastructure can support high-quality teaching and learning now and into the future.

AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe said Western Australia has a strong foundation to build on, but sustained investment is needed to ensure every school benefits.

“We know WA has public schools with facilities that are too often outdated, overcrowded or not fit for purpose. There are also examples of schools that have had significant investment,” Ms Haythorpe said.

The WA visit included three days of consultations and school visits.

Among those taking part were WA Minister for Education Sabine Winton, Director General of the Department of Education Jay Peckitt, representatives of civil society and members of the State School Teachers' Union of WA.

A wide range of primary and secondary schools in Perth were also visited.