Education & TAFE

NSW Labor Leader, Michael Daley, has announced today that if Labor is elected this month, NSW public schools will get an extra $2.7 billion worth of Gonski needs-based funding.

Jo Haylen today welcomed Michael Daley's announcement that Labor will make TAFE free for courses in skills shortage areas.

Jo Haylen MP, State Member for Summer Hill, joined NSW Labor Leader Michael Daley and NSW Shadow Minister for Education Jihad Dib in announcing today that a Daley Labor Government will give every child in NSW the opportunity to learn a second language in primary school.

I spoke on a bill to reform the governance structures at Saint Paul's College.

I gratefully acknowledge Ms Ruth Turnell, who has served as the Principal of Ferncourt Public School in Marrickville for 13 years, and who is about to embark on her well‑earned retirement.

The NSW Labor Opposition says new research into the levels of underfunding in public schools under the NSW State Government shows the Liberals and Nationals can’t be trusted on education.

A question on library funding in NSW local government areas, including in the inner west.

A question on reports school chaplains have been encouraged to advocate religious teachings in NSW public schools.

A question on reform at St Paul's College at the University of Sydney. 

Wilkins Fair Day was a showcase of everything people love about the Wilkins school community. I congratulate everyone involved.