The Government response to the national trend of school refusal and related matters inquiry commits to ensuring that every Australian child enjoys the benefits of education. School refusal is a concern for the mental health and wellbeing impacts on young Australians educational engagement and attendance. The response to the Committee’s recommendations has been coordinated by the Department of Education, in consultation with the Government agencies of Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC); National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA); and Department of Social Services (DSS). [Author abstractxx]