Pre-service Music Teacher Training in Australia: A scoping review for curricula design.

This research-based advisory document aims to identify key issues shaping contemporary pre-service music teacher education and to provide guiding principles for curriculum renewal in an Australian university context. It is intended to support academic leaders, course designers, and accreditation stakeholders in making informed decisions that balance disciplinary integrity, educational equity, and future-focused innovation. Sections outline the research foundations for these issues, analyse their implications for curriculum structure and assessment, and propose directions for sustainable and culturally responsible program design.