Government Backs Down on Controversial Education Bill

Victory for Teachers & Education Staff in Queensland

After an incredible amount of public backlash, the government have been forced to cave on the Education (General Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024.

We at the TPAQ have condemned this appalling bill from the very start. You can view our submission here.

“Labor failed to listen to parents, principals, teachers and key sector organisations including the Queensland Teachers Union and the Teachers Professional Association of Queensland.” - Education Minister withdraws key school reforms after union flak

The QTU helped draft this bill, but after their members rightfully stood up against them, they too were forced to oppose it:

This entire process has exposed just how close the QTU and the Queensland Labor Government are.

Teachers have had enough of this dysfunctional education system!

Help us fix it by signing our student behaviour petition: click here