The Federal Government has put $10 million towards stamping out bullying at schools, as proposed new national standards will push schools to act on bullying complaints within 48 hours of being reported.

Minister for Education, Jason Clare, announced the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review in February, aiming to examine what responses and prevention are working in the fight against bullying in schools and what needs to be strengthened.

The review came after reports to the eSafety Commissioner found that 53 per cent of young Australians reported experiencing cyberbullying.

A study by Bullying No Way also found that one in four students from year four to year nine reported being bullied every few weeks or more often.

The $10 million investment from the government as part of this review will be s

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