Corporal punishment: the issue that sent shock waves through schools

Rebecca Vukovic

By Rebecca Vukovic
Published September 5, 2014

Corporal punishment is defined in Australia as 'the use of physical force towards a child for control, correctional or disciplinary purposes in a way that won’t result in any lasting harm'.

Historically, its use in schools takes the form of a spanking, belting or blows from a strap, paddle or cane ...

This story appeared in the September 2014 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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