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Putting public education first
Australia has been well served by its public education system. Public schools, TAFE colleges and universities have created a more just society and have contributed to our ability to generate wealth, conduct a democracy and produce a dynamic and vibrant culture.
Public education is now under threat as never before. The massive increase in state and federal government funding of private schools, the rundown of TAFE and the failure of the federal government to fund universities are compromising the future of our great public education institutions.
There is an alternative: a well funded public education system creating a
future for all Australians, regardless of their level of wealth or their family
background.
The Greens have campaigned alongside teachers and their unions, students,
parents and the community to build that alternative.
Greens want NSW funding out of wealthiest private schools
Greens’ campaigns for public education have included:
Supporting teachers’ pay increases and
industrial actions
The Greens successfully moved
motions in the NSW Legislative Council in support of teachers’ pay claims.
Putting TAFE on the agenda
The Greens worked for increased funding for TAFE, genuine security
and pro-rata pay and conditions for part time casuals, and opposition to the closure of Seaforth TAFE.
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Introducing legislation into the NSW
Legislative Council to end state funding of the wealthiest private schools
The Greens Bill would have stopped wealthy private schools like
Kings College receiving state subsidies and directed the money to Priority
Funding public schools. We also foreshadowed increased financial accountability
for all private schools.
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Exposing private school funding rorts
The Greens used Legislative Council questions on notice to expose
the massive payments made to wealthy private schools.
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Stopping the private school profit rip-off
The Greens embarrassed the NSW state government
into legislating to end funding to private schools for profit.
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Working for more ESL teachers
The Greens successfully moved a motion in the NSW Legislative
Council calling for a fair go for NESB students in public schools.
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Making equity funding a priority
The Greens have consistently campaigned to retain PASP funding and
for more funding for PSFP schools and students with special needs. We continue
to oppose the closure of support classes.
Opposing the sell-off of public schools
The Greens worked with the community, teachers and their unions to
stop the closure and sale of public schools like Erskineville PS & Hunters
Hill HS.
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Exposing the teaching of Intelligent Design as Science
The Greens have exposed the teaching of Intelligent Design in science lessons at religious schools instead of Darwin's theory of evolution.
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Campaigning against league tables
The Greens have worked hard to stop the introduction of unfair and
damaging school comparisons.
Opposing Howard’s industrial relations
agenda
The Greens are working with communities to
build a united front for work place justice.
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The Greens Public Education Campaign
The Greens have been campaigning on public education for many years. This page records some of the work that has been done in parliament as part of that campaign. Take a look.
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