45667 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 05 Oct 2025

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	45667 (2025)
Question asked:	22 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Hon Willow-Jean Prime
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	30 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_45667_2025
Document guid:	6d7ae952-b9d2-4095-b0a9-7ddee32f5570

45667 (2025). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister of Education: What was the rationale, if any, for removing Agribusiness from the senior secondary school Subject List released on 11 September 2025?

Hon Erica Stanford: Agribusiness has relatively low demand and will not be progressed as a standalone subject. Key learning will be integrated into Years 12 and 13 Business Studies. This allows students to apply business concepts in agricultural contexts, supporting equitable access, enhancing relevance, and strengthening engagement through contextualised learning.