Public Education Forum hears from politicians

Parents and teachers filled Sydney Town Hall for the Public Education Forum, moderated by Stateline's Quentin Dempster, on February 19.

They heard Coalition leader John Brogden, ALP Education Minister John Watkins, Democrats candidate Nina Burridge and Greens MLC Lee Rhiannon outline what their parties have planned for public education.

Inquiry into the Provision of Public Education in NSW chair Professor Tony Vinson and Federation president Maree O'Halloran also spoke.

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