This dissertation is concerned with the future of commercial education in Queensland's state secondary schools. Its particular concern is with charting future directions for commercial education, directions which will assist in providing all secondary students with an education which is more relevant and equitable than that which is currently offered. Commercial education in secondary schools is currently undergoing major changes. These changes have been brought about by a group of interrelated factors, including: the changed, and changing structure of the Australian workforce; unemployment (particularly amongst youth); increased school retention rates; and technological advances. Of particular concern to commercial teachers at present in the Queensland Government's drive to have technology integrated into the commercial curriculum as soon as possible. Commercial education in Queensland is at a crossroad. It is the purpose of this dissertation to study closely the changes which have occurred, and are about to occur, in commercial education. Through an examination of this nature, it is hoped that future directions for commercial education can be charted.