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Curriculum approach is classic Gillard
Lack of consultation and inadequate time to prepare for changes symptomatic of education minister out of touch with how schools operate.
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More league tables signal a new low
Unions nationwide committed to non-cooperation with NAPLAN if government refuses to act.
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Angry TAFE teachers stand up for their rights
Town Hall strike meeting calls on State Government to negotiate for an overdue fair settlement.
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Primary Activists Conference
Funding available to attend gathering that will develop strategies for campaign on staffing, conditions and release time.
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November 2005

The President Writes

Salaries settlement achieved
Federation has achieved a sound salaries settlement endorsed by 99 per cent of members who attended Sky Channel meetings on October 26.

Campaigns

Members overwhelmingly endorse salaries offer
More than 99 per cent of members attending more than 200 Sky Channel venues across metropolitan and country NSW have endorsed the State Government�s salaries offer, paving the way for a three year fully funded award with no �trade offs�.

Campaigns

WorkChoices bill introduced into Parliament
The Federal Government introduced the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005 into the Parliament on November 2, sparking outrage with the Opposition claiming the debate was proceeding without copies of the 700-page bill available.

Campaigns

Revolutionary changes to government powers
The Howard Government�s multi-million dollar advertising campaign has had little impact on shifting community opposition to its radical industrial relations changes. The WorkChoices document makes it clear that its opponents were not �crying wolf� and that, indeed, the proposals are worse than what was expected.

Civil liberties

Anti-terrorism bill undermines civil liberties
The Federal Government is determined to push through the Parliament a two-pronged attack on the civil liberties and human rights of all Australians. There is the infamous WorkChoices legislation designed to undermine the working conditions of all Australians. But more insidious still is the anti-terrorism legislation designed to strip away many of the civil liberties Australians have taken for granted in a democratic state.

Professional issues

Minister sees sense on quartile reporting
Education Minister Carmel Tebbutt confirmed she has changed her mind on the inclusion of quartiles in student written reports when she met with the Public Education Alliance on October 31.

Professional issues

Ban placed on new format for annual school reports
Schools should use the 2004 format for 2005 annual school reports, as Federation has banned the Federal Government�s objectionable new reporting provisions.

Equity issues

Indigenous parent participation drops with funding
A survey of government schools conducted by the Australian Education Union (AEU) has shown that the Federal Government�s changes to indigenous education funding have had a severe impact on the participation of indigenous parents in school activities and has led to a reduction in both programs and support offered to indigenous students in schools across Australia.

Professional issues

Recruitment and training report released
The inquiry into teacher recruitment and training has picked up on issues identified in Federation�s submission. WENDY CURRIE reports.

Professional issues

Statewide testing programs to be reviewed
A major review of assessment programs in NSW schools is to be conducted by Professor George Cooney of Macquarie University, Education Minister Carmel Tebbutt has announced.

Professional issues

Institute sends $80 bills to new scheme teachers
New scheme teachers are up for $80 for the Institute of Teachers but they are asking where�s the value in it. JENNIFER LEETE reports.

Working conditions

Federal Government funds better conditions in private schools
Private school teachers in some schools are not performing playground duty and new teachers are working on reduced teaching loads.

International

Western Sahara � Africa�s last colony

Federation

That we might live in peace

Federation

Membership jumps in several categories
TAFE and AMES union membership has grown by 11 per cent and Corrective Services membership by 13 per cent in the past five months.

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