This is a core Policy failure with a capital F.....
Many parents will vote Labor knowing they were lied to by Abbott!
"It seems the government always intended on dumping the policy once in office. Why else would the Coalition be saying it hasn't broken a promise? "Pyne has always hated it," one Coalition frontbencher said. But, along the way, well-laid political strategies have been ruined. By rushing through the carbon tax repeal bills as his first priority in government, Abbott wanted to use Labor's newfound opposition to the abolition of the carbon tax - which it backed under Rudd - to hammer home its continuing dishonesty. The diplomatic crisis with Indonesia put paid to that, dominating the last sitting week of Parliament. And, as the Coalition prepares to return to Canberra next week to push the carbon repeal bills through the Senate, it will likely be overshadowed by the furore over Gonski. Educators, the states and community groups are gathering en masse to save the reforms. Rather than questions about trust being levelled at Labor, they are now being asked loudly, and often, of the Coalition.
Education crisis Over the past decade, the performance of Australian students has declined at all levels of achievement, notably at the top end. – David Gonski, leader of education review. ¦ Australian primary school students rank 27th of 45 nations for spelling. One in four don’t reach acceptable standard. ¦ High school students are slipping badly on maths. Reading and scientific literacy also falling compared to other nations. ¦ Divide in standards between public and private schools is widening. ¦ Funding allocated on socio-economic status of students’ home addresses. Schools with boarders, and those in gentrifying areas, did well. Public schools, especially in regional areas, suffered.
THE GONSKI SOLUTION It’s a lot of money, but I believe it is a wise investment in our children’s future and in our nation’s future. – Julia Gillard ¦ $14.5 billion injection of funds across all governments over six years, average of $4000 per student. Big spending only to come in during years 5 and 6. ¦ Funding made on assessment of student, not the area they live in. Loadings for disadvantaged students, including indigenous, disabled and poor pupils. ¦ Deals had been done with NSW, Victorian, Tasmanian, ACT and South Australian governments, as well as Catholic and independent schools nationwide.
PYNE’S PROPOSAL I’ve never said that we will now re-introduce the previous government’s model. I have never said that, but I have defended it. – Christopher Pyne ¦ Distributes actual Gonski money for only one year. Same funding “envelope” as Gonski for another three years. ¦ No details of model until early next year. ¦ Will reflect principles of teacher quality, robust curriculum, parental engagement, principal independence."
