Tasmanian teachers ban all politicians from schools for rest of year
Teachers voted to ban Tasmanian politicians from public schools for months unless Premier Rockliff apologises.
A Northern Tasmanian school changed its event name from Christmas on the Hill to End-of-year Extravaganza. The school wanted to include students from different backgrounds.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff publicly attacked the change on social media. The premier's comments sparked abuse at the school and its principal.
Teachers and staff voted to ban all Tasmanian politicians from public schools for the rest of the year. Union president David Genford said Rockliff broke proper process by publicly naming the school without checking facts.
Genford said teachers felt unable to defend themselves online. He said the premier's actions damaged staff morale.
The ban would be lifted if Rockliff apologises.
- Jeremy Rockliff
- Premier involved
- Rest of the year
- Ban period
- David Genford
- Union president
Why it mattersThe dispute shows how political attacks on school practices can damage teacher morale and create standoffs between unions and government.
Corroborated bytheadvocate.com.au
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