40% of Australian principals are victims of physical violence
- Written by Theresa Dicke, Senior Research Fellow, Australian Catholic University

Almost all (97%) school principals in Australia work overtime. More than 70% work more than 56 hours per week during school terms and 25 hours each week of the holidays.
The latest yearly report on the well-being of Australian principals provides a sobering picture of harassment, violence, burnout and mental-health concerns. More than...