In New South Wales public schools, a timeslot is set aside each week for teaching ethics at the same time as scripture.
In the lessons, children listen to a range of stories and scenarios pitched at their age level and then share ideas on what they think they ought to do in these situations. The focus is on students developing the skill to identify ethical issues and to think critically in developing their own reasoned opinions, as they engage in respectful discussion with the other children.
Currently, ethics (or religion) classes are not compulsory in NSW. If parents do not want their children to attend, they can undertake supervised study sessions instead.