Mr FERGUSON (Bass) – I rise to bring to the attention of the House a matter of great concern to many people in my electorate of Bass. I have been approached by a number of residents in my electorate who are pretty angry and very concerned about what is happening in their community. It reflects [...]
NBN, for the record…
David Bartlett has seen the light. Maybe someone other than him is capable of an original thought! At Budget Estimates last month, I played a game of cat and mouse with our Premier regarding what I regard as a flawed model to rollout fibre-optic around Tasmania. The Premier’s model which asked required people to read, [...]
Teachers should be able to feel safe in their classrooms
It is a sad indictment on our society that Tasmanian teachers are increasingly being attacked by children as young as seven. Recent classroom outbursts including a student stabbing a teacher with a pen, a student trying to strangle a teacher and a teacher being punched in the face, are just a few examples of what [...]
Auditor-General’s report into science education
As a former science, IT and mathematics teacher, I welcome the release of the Special Report of the Auditor-General into science education in public high schools. The Auditor-General’s report brings relief with regard to the issues of workforce supply and qualification, but that is where the good news ends.
Budget Estimates: Education wrap-up
Mr FERGUSON – I will be leading the response from the Liberals with regard to Minister Thorp’s Estimates. I would like to say I found the Estimates process at times frustrating and at others rewarding. I want to thank the minister for a robust discussion, her general willingness to be helpful with the answers and [...]
