The Shadow Education Spokesperson’s contributions to public debate in recent days have been a mix of blatant lies and staggering hypocrisy. Don’t be fooled by Tanya Plibersek’s bluff and bluster. She is trying to distract from the fact that last week, she and her Labor Party colleagues voted against an additional $23.5 billion for…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on ABC Radio Perth Drive with Belinda Varischetti Topics: Delivering real Gonski needs-based schools funding 27/06/2017 Simon Birmingham: Great to be with you, Belinda. Belinda Varischetti: Why is there is discrepancy between the federal and the state government figures? Simon Birmingham: Well, I’m not really sure what Sue Ellery is basing her…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Doorstop interview, Perth Topics: Delivering real Gonski needs-based schools funding; Same sex marriage 27/06/2017 09:30AM Simon Birmingham: Thanks, and thanks so much all for coming along. I’m here in Perth today to highlight how the Turnbull Government’s implementation of needs based funding for schools benefits schools right across Australia, but none more so…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on 6PR Mornings with Gareth Parker Topics: Delivering real Gonski needs-based schools funding; Same-sex marriage 27/06/2017 10:34AM Gareth Parker: Well, the Federal Education Minister is Simon Birmingham. He is in Western Australia today, he’s in Perth, and he’s selling the changes to education funding that he’s managed to secure through the Parliament.…
E&OE TRANSCRIPT Interview on Channel 9 Today Perth News with Tracy Vo Topics: Delivering real Gonski needs-based schools funding; Same-sex marriage 27/06/2017 07:29AM Tracy Vo: WA schools are set to be one of the big winners following the passage of Gonski 2.0. Joining me now is the Federal Education Minister, Simon Birmingham. Good morning to…
The Turnbull Government’s plan for real needs-based funding for Australia’s schools passed the Parliament this morning, ensuring students will get the support and quality education they need to succeed. This historic reform will deliver tangible benefits to students, parents and teachers. It represents a major investment in Australia’s future. Our Quality Schools reforms deliver…