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Lower School Starting Age Funding Must be Invested in Early EducationAfter more than 12 months of community outrage, the Liberals’ decision to remove their lower school starting age from Education Act changes is welcome. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 15 Aug 2017 |
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Rockliff Must Investigate Biddulph GagThe Education Minister must immediately investigate the full circumstances which led to the attempted gag of Steve Biddulph. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 2 Mar 2017 |
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Liberals Should Commit to Continuing Child and Family Centre Roll OutChild and Family Centres are key social infrastructure that strengthen family connections and engage parents in their child's learning. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 5 Feb 2017 |
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Education Bill Has Gaping HolesAll Tasmanians want to see education outcomes improve, but the Liberals' Education Bill has some gaping holes. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 21 Sep 2016 |
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Education Act Changes Need Full Community SupportThe Greens look forward to seeing the government's final amendments to the Education Act when it's tabled in Parliament this week. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Sep 2016 |
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Back Down on Lower School Age WelcomedWe welcome the Education Minister's announcement that he will abandon plans to lower the compulsory school starting age. Andrea Dawkins | Media Release | 18 Aug 2016 |