Statement from the Premier

I have accepted Tim Bullard's resignation as Secretary of the Department of Education, Children, and Young People, as he takes on a new opportunity.

Mr Bullard has served the people of Tasmania for 20 years across various roles within the State Service, including Deputy Secretary in the Department of Premier and Cabinet before moving into his current role.

Mr Bullard has worked tirelessly to deliver improvements in the public education over the past eight years, including increasing support to children and their families in the early years, through the roll out of Child and Family Learning Centres, and the implementation of evidence informed reading instruction in every government school. 

Mr Bullard’s commitment to building a system of equity across our public schools has been exemplary, seeing the introduction of nation-leading reform to support the wellbeing of all learners, increased support for students with disability and reducing barriers to education for students impacted by trauma.

Mr Bullard’s leadership throughout the pandemic in ensuring students ongoing access to education was outstanding.

I thank Mr Bullard for his leadership throughout this period and wish him well in his future endeavours.  

Mr Bullard will work over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition for the Department and our schools.