Minister slams Catholic schools 'scare'

By EducationHQ News Team
Published May 22, 2017

Education Minister Simon Birmingham has accused Catholic schools of scaring parents and falsely claiming the need for fee hikes.

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Minister slams Catholic schools 'scare'

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