The Department of Education Director-General, Tony Cook, has announced his resignation to take up a Deputy Secretary role with the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

I take this opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful contribution Tony has made in his role as Director-General and to thank him for the excellent working relationship we have had with him and the Department under his leadership.

Tony’s last day as Director-General will be Friday 10 September, 2021.

I would like to congratulate Tony on his new appointment and wish him all the best for the future.

Deputy Director-General for the Office of Industrial Relations Craig Allen will be the acting D-G for Education following Tony’s departure.