- Recommends the introduction of a single two year certificate marking the end of secondary schooling to be called the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

- Recommends the establishment of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board.

- Brings together general and vocational education into common Year 12 certificate.

- Argues that changes in educational provision are important to producing 'knowledgeable, skilful and caring citizens'.

- Recommends curriculum reform and renewal to meet the needs of rapidly a changing society.

- Recognises disadvantage and attempts to find ways of overcoming disadvantage.

- Promotes a broad, general curriculum relevant to all students.