Laming calls on 'coalface' educators to drive public inquiry

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published February 19, 2019

An upcoming inquiry into 'The Status of the Teaching Profession', chaired by colourful Liberal Party MP Andrew Laming, is seeking submissions from educators.

Andrew Laming is chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training.

Four public hearings are scheduled for early March, and Laming is encouraging teachers to either attend in person or make ...

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