A review has been ordered to investigate bullying across Australian schools in a bid to stamp out the issue.
The study will be funded by the Australian Government and results will be reported back to education ministers to develop a measured response.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says bullying has remained a persistent issue in Australia for decades.
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