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By analysing historical developments in federal policy, funding and economic contexts a case is developed to demonstrate that the role of the state has been dismantled and the public nature of education has been reduced. The factors responsible are articulated and discussed with particular reference to the impact of neo-liberal policy, the “marketisation” of education and new public management. Measures such as those taken by Education Queensland that support the development of school leaders and teachers to engage in research, development and critical debate are supported. International examples of how systems have revitalisedand supported the public nature of education are discussed. These include more intelligent accountability systems that respect the professionalism of teachers and collaborative curriculum development strategies that engage with all, including those who are least powerful such as the students.  \nIntroduction  \nWhy does public education matter? What are the purposes, nature and role of public education in the 21st century? These are key questions that frame this paper. How“public education” has changed over the years will be described and analysed drawing on some historical detail and contextual information. Emergent global challenges and their impact on current public education policy and practice will be analysed.  \nMost state systems in Australia include a vision and goal for public education such as this one by Education Queensland: “to provide a quality public education system that delivers opportunities for all students to achieve learning outcomes and reach their  \nThe Australian Educational Researcher, Volume 36, Number 1, April 2009 •1  \nVAL KLENOWSKI  \npotential”(Department of Education, Training and the Arts (DETA), n.d.) . To achieve this vision public education needs to be reclaimed for the common good in a global era as a “humanizing, liberalizing, democratizing force” to realise “the full development of human personality and a strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms” as expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations, 1948, as cited in Tomlinson, 2001, p. 171) .  \nPublic education matters and the professional research and development approach of the Public Education programs developed by Education Queensland is a significant step in the right direction. Further steps forward will be suggested such as the extension of current initiatives to include scholarly policy research and analysis. Other fields for research and development will be discussed such as intelligent accountability systems and collaborative curriculum development that includes recognition of the Rights of the Child. That is, “the right of the child to freely express views and have those views taken seriously”(United Nations (UN), 1989) .  \nPurpose  \nPublic education is provided by governments (national, regional or local or a combination of these) and is funded from public monies. The state regulates economic matters to ensure that the social order is enhanced for all. In Australia the established view is that education is the right of every citizen and should be freely available. A central aim is to address social and economic inequality and to respect and recognise diversity and difference. The government sector has been traditionally responsible for promoting social equality and inclusion through education. These values should be evident in both the policy and practices of public education. 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