Article 6ARB2 Warning decline in Australia’s adult literacy being hidden by lack of data

Warning decline in Australia’s adult literacy being hidden by lack of data

by
Henry Belot
from World news | The Guardian on (#6ARB2)

New national study to be launched to document deterioration in basic reading and writing skills, particularly in Tasmania

Millions of adults Australians are living with a secret shame. They're hiding the fact they cannot read recipes or bus timetables, apply for a driver's licence or financial support, or sign rental agreements without supervision.

The federal government has conceded it does not know how many Australians lack these basic skills. The last comprehensive study, conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in 2012, put the figure at 3 million people, but no up-to-date data exists.

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