Rockliff sorry for school row fallout but defends his stance
The Premier apologised for the anger his comments caused. He stood by his position on Christmas celebrations.
Rockliff posted on Facebook about 14 minutes after media reported the school had changed its Christmas event name to be more inclusive. Teachers and union staff criticized his statements as misinformation and personal attacks.
The Premier apologised for the anger and harassment directed at school staff and students. The Premier defended his position on Christmas celebrations, saying his expectations remained unchanged.
School staff demanded public apologies from both Rockliff and Education Minister Jo Palmer before allowing them to visit for the rest of the year.
- Trevallyn Primary School
- School
- Christmas on the Hill
- Original event name
- End-of-Year Extravaganza
- New event name
- Six motions
- Union motions passed
Why it mattersTeachers face ongoing social media attacks. Political leaders distance themselves from responsibility.
AustraliaTasmania educators are dealing with online harassment linked to a political controversy over how Christmas is celebrated in schools.
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