NSW, Victoria challenge WA's one-year teaching diplomas

New South Wales and Victoria are considering closing a loophole that allows Western Australian one-year teaching diploma graduates to teach in their states, due to concerns about qualification standards. The move follows criticism from education bodies, who argue the diplomas don't meet the national two-year study requirement. WA's teacher's union supports the concerns, while universities defend the programs, citing rigorous training and addressing teacher shortages. The one-year diplomas were reintroduced in 2023 to combat teacher shortages. The national agreement includes mutual recognition, but other states are now questioning the qualifications of the graduates.