Consider the following scenario: A family of children are turning up to school hungry, and without books or pens. Teachers are concerned. The parents are called in to the school. When they arrive, they are well-dressed and articulate. They understand… Read More ›
Education
Judging Gillard and the Labor Government
What is good government and how does one judge it? Thomas Jefferson often referred to the term good government. In his opinion, the Government ought to be judged by how well it meets its legitimate objectives. For him, good government… Read More ›
Mr Abbott Stark Raving Naked in Collins Street!
Peter Costello, May 24th 2013: “Unless Tony Abbot gets caught stark raving naked in Collins Street, I think it’s over and even then he might win.” Tony Abbott, Budget Reply Speech: ”We won’t back a so-called national education system that… Read More ›
“When I hear the word culture, I reach for my pun…”
“… opposition education spokesman Christopher Pyne appeared to re-open the so-called ”history wars” which raged during the Howard years, by attacking the school curriculum for putting Aboriginal and multicultural commemoration days on the same level as Anzac Day.The national curriculum… Read More ›
Going, Going . . . Gonski! by Rossleigh
INTERVIEWER Tonight, we’ll be talking to the Opposition Education Spokesman, Mr Christopher Whine. Good evening, Mr Whine. MR WHINE Good evening. INTERVIEWER So, is the Coalition going to commit to implementing the Gonski Report? MR WHINE Well, we’re not in… Read More ›
Liberals “Real” Solutions
Interviewer – Good morning, on today’s show we have a representative from the Liberal Party who promises to reveal his name closer to the election, but wishes to be known as Mr Pink, for this interview. Good morning, Mr Pink,… Read More ›