Education Training and Skills
Speech: Teachers Registration & Standards Bill Support
June 18, 2020
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (16:31): I rise on behalf of the Greens to indicate our general support for the Teachers Registration and Standards (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2020. This bill modifies the size and the composition of the Teachers Registration Board. It expands its functions...
Read MoreQuestion: Springbank Secondary College - Closure Review Process
June 04, 2020
The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:43): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before addressing a question to the minister representing the Minister for Education on the topic of ministerial powers to close or amalgamate any school, but specifically the Springbank Secondary College. Leave...
Read MoreUpper House slams Government attack on Springbank School
May 01, 2020
A motion calling on the Government to abandon its review of Springbank Secondary College has passed the Upper House, following a similar motion that was passed unanimously by Mitcham Council last month. A review is required under the Education Act to close or merge...
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