Industrial action in schools – PV media comment
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in an article in today’s Age about the industrial action by teachers, planned for tomorrow (24 March). Gail was also interviewed by Raf Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne and quoted by ABC News (see below). The Age article begins: A last-minute plea for teachers not to walk out […]
Industrial action in schools – our view
Teachers’ industrial action – our view Parents Victoria has released a Position Statement regarding the upcoming industrial action by the Australian Education Union scheduled for 24 March. In its statement, Parents Victoria acknowledges the disruption that industrial action may cause for families, while also recognising the important issues being raised, including teacher workforce sustainability and […]
Voluntary contributions – PV media comment
An article in today’s Age examines the ‘moral dilemma’ facing Victorian public schools – they know that many parents cannot afford to pay voluntary parent payments, but because of under-funding, the school relies on the parent payments for basics such as stationery, maintenance staff and first aid supplies. The article quotes Katrina Walker, School council […]