More than 44% of Australian adults lack functional literacy skills needed for everyday life and work, affecting approximately 9.4 million people despite high per-capita education spending. Experts recommend implementing multi-tiered literacy support systems in schools and establishing a coordinated national strategy similar to Finland's, while awaiting 2026 data from Australia's own adult skills survey.
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More than 44% of Australian adults lack functional literacy skills needed for everyday life and work, affecting approximately 9.4 million people despite high per-capita education spending. Experts recommend implementing multi-tiered literacy support systems in schools and establishing a coordinated national strategy similar to Finland's, while awaiting 2026 data from Australia's own adult skills survey.