Martin Fletcher, the chief executive of the Victorian Institute of Teaching, is advocating for a transformation in how teacher misconduct is regulated, suggesting that information about disciplinary actions should be made publicly accessible. Speaking at The Age Schools Summit, Fletcher highlighted the need for the teaching profession to evolve in order to retain public trust, noting that the current system has significant limitations compared to the medical field. In the 2024-2025 financial year, the institute registered nearly 160,000 teachers and received about 1,300 complaints, leading to two referrals for hearings, 27 cancellations or suspensions of registrations, and 71 warning letters. Fletcher emphasized the importance of balancing public transparency with individual privacy rights and acknowledged that any changes would involve extensive consultation. Parents Victoria's chief executive, Gail McHardy, stressed the importance of maintaining high professional standards and cautioned against excessive public disclosure of personal details, advocating for a focus on the quality of regulation. The summit will feature discussions among key education stakeholders, including state Education Minister Ben Carroll and opposition education spokesman Brad Rowswell.