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Education Online  

May 2007

The President Writes
$2.9 billion annual funding shortfall
Both the federal and state governments have chronically underfunded public schools. Public schools need another $2.9 billion per annum to reach the National Goals of Schooling. In 2003 an inter-governmental taskforce estimated that the shortfall was $2.4 billion, which, when indexed, now amounts to $2.9 billion.
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Campaigns
Politicians reminded to protect workers’ rights
As the federal election approaches, events like the April 22 rally and concert remind all sides of politics workers want their industrial rights protected, writes MAREE O’HALLORAN.
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Federal politics
ALP maintains priority commitment to public education
The Labor Party restated that public education is a priority commitment at the ALP’s National Conference.
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Federal politics
Labor outlines new industrial relations policy
Compared to WorkChoices, the ALP’s new industrial policy is extremely positive, writes BRENDA SEYMOUR.
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State Government
New Minister and Director-General take over
Education in NSW has two new people at the helm following the state election.
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TAFE
Walkers hope for increased funding
TAFE teachers and supporters are currently walking between Sydney and Canberra to gain support for increased TAFE funding.
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Working conditions
Principals must share OH&S information
BOB LIPSCOMBE advises principals of their occupational health and safety obligations.
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Finance
Time to deliver on SSS salary sacrifice
Federation is campaigning for State Superannuation Scheme members to be able to start making salary sacrifice contributions from July 1, 2007.
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Event
Conference tackles underlying racism
Racism is one of the foundation stones of Australian nationhood, the anti-racism Stand up! Speak out! EmbRACE Diversity conference heard on April 28.
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Private schools
Sartor to consider private school and child care centre
Independent Colleges Australia is a step closer to establishing a private school and child care centre at Kurri Kurri.
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