Reference: “Reading Syllabus Hijacked”, The Australian, May 27, 2009

The Deputy Prime Minister made the point in her speech to the Christian Schools Policy Forum on May 26, 2009

    “Nothing matters more for our economic future than the quality of our education system

 The Family-School & Community Partnerships Bureau was officially lauched in Canberra recently. The Australian Government has funded the dedicated, parent-sponsored bureau to maximise the engagement of families with their schools, across both the government and non-government school sectors. The two peak parent bodies involved in the collaborative initiative are the Australian Parents Council (APC-our national body) and the Australain Council of State School Organisations (ACSSO). Minister Gillard has given her strong support for the Bureau in recognition of their aims.

To read more about the launch click here

To go to the Family-School & Community Partnerships Bureau website click here.

 Daily Telegraph

22nd February 2008

Minister Gillard

I am here to tell you a little story. It is the story of a government program named Investing in Our Schools.

The program was first announced as an election commitment by the Liberal Party in 2004 and was due to expire in the 2008 calendar year. This end date was confirmed in budget papers in 2006.

It was confirmed again by the Prime Minister in a press release of 19 February 2007 which announced ‘a final round of funding’.

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Alexandra Smith and Brian Robins
December 3, 2007

Source SMH

MORRIS IEMMA is calling Labor MPs to shore up support for privatisation of electricity, in a clear sign he fears the sale - which could bring a $15 billion windfall for the state - is in jeopardy.

The Premier and cabinet colleagues have earmarked the money for a range of ambitious proposals, including road tunnels for Sydney and upgrades to the rail network, that will be crucial to Labor's re-election chances.

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December 2, 2007 - 6:44PM

Source SMH.

Federal cabinet will meet in Brisbane within days to begin work on incoming Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's education revolution.

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