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ueensland state schools will gain wider access to a government-owned artificial intelligence platform under a new rollout aimed at reducing teacher workload and building students’ digital skills.
The Queensland Government has announced that Corella, an AI education program trialled in selected schools, will be available across the state school system by June 2026.
The platform has been designed specifically for teachers and students, with the government saying it includes safeguards aligned with the Australian Curriculum and school standards. Access will extend to teachers, teacher aides, school leaders and students in Years 7 to 10, with parental consent required for student use.
According to the government, Corella forms part of a broader plan to cut administrative demands on teachers, with 37 measures announced to reduce red tape across the education system over four years.
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said the technology would help prepare students for workplaces increasingly shaped by digital tools and artificial intelligence.
He said the platform could assist teachers with lesson planning and administrative tasks while helping students learn how to use AI responsibly for research, drafting, brainstorming and revision work.
The expansion comes as schools across Australia continue debating the role of artificial intelligence in classrooms. Some education experts have welcomed AI tools that support learning and reduce teacher workload, while others have raised concerns about overreliance on technology, data privacy and the impact on critical thinking and academic integrity.
The Queensland Government says Corella is hosted within a secure government environment and has been purpose-built for classroom use rather than relying on public AI platforms.
At Woree State High School, where the system was trialled, principal Maurice Andrejic said students had used the platform in digital technologies classes to learn coding and develop games.
He said teachers had also reported spending less time on administration and assessment preparation, allowing them to focus more on classroom teaching.
The rollout arrives as governments and education systems globally continue working to establish policies around AI in schools, balancing opportunities for innovation with concerns around ethics, safety and student learning outcomes.
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