Education promises ahead of NSW election

By EducationHQ News Team
Published January 30, 2019

The NSW opposition says it will ensure all new public primary schools are equipped with preschool or day care services if elected - but the government claims the ALP is stealing its policies.

Opposition Leader Michael Daley on Tuesday said a Labor Government would build "multi-purpose education precincts" increasing child care services and ...

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Education promises ahead of NSW election

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