His proposed scheme of education in Australia could not be accepted at the time, largely because it assumed the ascendancy of the Church of England, but considered broadly it was a statesmanlike piece of work which must have had much influence on the plans that were later developed.
The proposal put forth by him regarding education in Australia was not accepted at the time due to its emphasis on the Church of England's authority, yet it can be viewed as a thoughtful and influential plan that would have had significant repercussions for future educational policies.