The Liberals welcome the offer from UTAS Vice Chancellor Peter Rathjen to lead the community debate on improving Tasmania’s low retention rates and levels of achievement.
Submission exposes Government is still intent on closing schools
Minister McKim’s push to close schools is not about improving student educational outcomes - it is a thinly veiled attempt to save money. At least two Federal Labor MPs seem to realize that the Tasmanian Government is putting a higher priority on plugging their budget black hole than students’ needs.
I’m much better now, thanks!
Yesterday I ran the “10km Run the Ridge” event and unfortunately conked out and needed assistance.
I swear. Will you swear?
Today is White Ribbon Day, and I am an ambassador for the cause. Men, will you do as I have done and make THE OATH? If you haven’t already, take the oath and swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women online at: www.myoath.org.au 812. Mr Ferguson to move – That [...]
No plan to monitor the impact of school budget cuts on students
It is clear Nick McKim has no intention of even monitoring the impact of school budget cuts on students. When asked about what monitoring would occur the Minister instead went on a rave about his $4.2m new Principal Network Leader positions he has created during this time of slashed school budgets.



