Mr McKim should immediately release the findings of the recent VET review. He released the Fairbrother report into school closures immediately upon receiving it; and should do the same with this report. It is clear the Minister is trying to avoid accountability by delaying the report’s release past the budget and estimates scrutiny processes. What [...]
International student growth welcome
We welcome the significant growth in international enrolments at UTAS campuses. The Liberals see education as one of the five key pillars of Tasmania’s future economy.
Address to the Anzac Day dawn service – George Town 2012
On this day, at this dark, quiet hour, we are brought together as communities of Australians to honour and nourish the memory of our countrymen and women who served and died in wars and other operations.
McKim’s procrastination responsible for ongoing uncertainty over 4-term dates
Instead of blaming the AEU for causing delays in the setting of (four) term dates for schools next year, Mr McKim needs to take a good hard look closer to home. While the Liberals took just two weeks to carefully consider and endorse the recommendations of the Four Term Year Advisory Group in May last [...]
Article: Why we must extend our high schools to year 12
A majority Hodgman Liberal Government will create a job ready generation by extending all Tasmanian high schools to year 12 within a decade of gaining office. We do not believe it is acceptable for Tasmania to have the lowest year 12 (or equivalent) completion rate of any state in Australia. Currently only 58 per cent [...]
