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Interview - Why isn't education a major Queensland election issue?
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Interview - Why isn't education a major Queensland election issue?

Dr Scott Prasser on ABC Brisbane discusses with Steve Austin why the second biggest budget item - education - is not a major election issue and the shortfall of state funding for their own schools

Education, one would think, would be a major issue for both parties at the upcoming Queensland State Election. Education, which affects our economic and social wellbeing, and is the second largest spending item by the Queensland State Government. Yet, it has hardly rated a mention or serious consideration by the major parties. As voters, taxpayers and most importantly parents, shouldn’t we expect more and better from our elected representatives on such an important issue.

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