A female Queensland high school student who wore pants to school has failed in a discrimination complaint over being forced to wear skirts to formal events. The family, student and school involved cannot be identified for legal reasons, with the ...
More »Victoria the most expensive state for school uniforms
Exorbitant school uniform prices that are the most expensive in Australia has driven the Victorian government to announce a review into their cost. Schools, parents, students, principal peak bodies and social and community sector organisations will be consulted on how ...
More »School uniforms linked to increased harassment
Young women who wear school uniforms are more likely to experience harassment in public spaces, according to a new study from Melbourne University. Researchers interviewed 47 individuals who recalled their earliest memories of public harassment, and for the majority, their ...
More »‘No employer in Australia can tell women to wear dresses’: so why can’t school girls wear shorts?
Ever tried to play chasey in a skirt? The thing flaps and billows like a clumsy tornado about your knees. If you’re serious about not getting tagged, nine times out of ten, undergarments will be exposed. Pride will be lost. ...
More »Compulsory school uniforms: academics sound off on hot-button topic
Some students might bemoan putting on the same shirt and pant combo every day to match their peers, while for others it might mean less stress that morning. The Conversation’s section editor for education Sasha Petrova asked five Australian academics ...
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