Education & TAFE

Baird Government underspends education budget while inner west school maintenance backlog soars

Sexual assault anywhere, anytime and committed by anybody is an unforgivable act. The alarming incidence of sexual assault on university campuses must no longer be ignored. 

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, gave a stinging speech in Parliament today condemning the Minister for Education’s failure to act on a 2014 request from St John’s College to reform its council following the near-death of a student in 2012.

A dangerous school crossing used by Marrickville West Public School children every day has prompted a renewed campaign for flashing lights. 

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Ms Haylen joined Prue Car, the Shadow Minister for Skills, at Petersham TAFE to condemn the Baird Government’s continued attacks on TAFE education in NSW.

The maintenance backlog for public schools in the Summer Hill electorate tops $6.6 million under Mike Baird.

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, today welcomed the decision to finally allow students to use their Opal cards and travel for free on the Inner West Light Rail, questioning the Government's delay.

Jo Haylen, the member for Summer Hill, has called on the Government to do more to protect victims of sexual assault and rape through consent workshops and improved reporting in tertiary education campuses. 

Jo Haylen has called on the Government to support all full-time students, including online students, with concession travel.