Two sacked Victorian high school students have appeared before the industrial tribunal to challenge an award that makes it illegal for retailers to give workers short shifts. Leticia Harrison and Matthew Spencer were among six teenagers who lost their jobs ...
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State government admits to BER complaints
Although the South Australian government won't detail complaints about the school stimulus program, it has admitted they do exist. The federal government's Building the Education Revolution (BER) scheme has come under investigation after reports of rorting. The SA opposition has ...
More »Victorian budget delivers $470 million for education
While the Victorian government is spruiking a $469.5 million boost to education and early childhood development in its 2010/11 budget, the education union has said the funding level is a disappointment. Australian Education Union (AEU) Victorian president Mary Bluett said ...
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