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Lessons of the election should not be lost
Politicians who continue to treat the profession with contempt do so at their peril.
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Voters reject business as usual
To regain the support of teachers in the future, genuine, respectful consultation with the profession is essential.
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Uncertainty on schools funding review
The unresolved forming of a new federal government at the time of writing means the future of the Schools Funding Review is unclear.
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A billion beyond entitlement
Modelling shows what the future holds if the SES schools funding model continues.
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Have your say on salaries
Widespread consultation with members on what Federation should seek to have included in the next schools and TAFE salaries awards will occur in term 4.
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		Survey: 'State of Our Schools' Posted: 31 August 2010 The Australian Education Union is conducting a 'State of Our Schools' survey of teachers in public schools across Australia as part of our ongoing public education campaign. [ READ MORE ]

		Historic achievements a mirage Posted: 31 August 2010 Claims of improved education outcomes in New York City disproven by latest test results. [ READ MORE ]

		New General Secretary elected Posted: 26 August 2010 No matter who is in government, Federation would continue on the way it always has - independently, Federation's new General Secretary Jenny Diamond said. [ READ MORE ]

		Union action for a sustainable future Posted: 25 August 2010 Unions are working together to give members the opportunity to discuss issues related to climate change and sustainability in the education and service industries. [ READ MORE ]

		Labor and Coalition lose teacher support Posted: 25 August 2010 The failure of either major party to gain a majority in the Federal elections in either the House of Representatives or the Senate represents a clear rejection of the 'business as usual' politics by the Australian electorate. [ READ MORE ]

		TAFE Forum in Lismore Posted: 17 August 2010 Members from TAFE in the federal electorates of Page and Richmond held a Meet the Candidates forum. [ READ MORE ]

		Language Backgrounds other than English Posted: 13 August 2010 The Federation's Anti-Racism Restricted Committee has designed a survey for teachers who identify as having language backgrounds other than English (LBOTE). [ READ MORE ]

		Less Funding, Less Opportunity Posted: 13 August 2010 Public schools and students will be worse off under an Abbott Government, the Australian Education Union said today. [ READ MORE ]

		Replacement of unflued gas heaters Posted: 12 August 2010 The Federation has reiterated its long-standing call for the prompt removal of all unflued gas heaters in public schools and TAFE colleges in NSW. [ READ MORE ]

		School Learning Support Trial- Illawarra Posted: 12 August 2010 The DET has sent details of the evaluation processes taking place in the Illawarra & South East region to all Principals state-wide. This information should be provided to all teachers, particularly Itinerant Teachers (Behaviour), STLAs and other Support Teachers. [ READ MORE ]

		ALP's 'Teach Next' announcement Posted: 11 August 2010 ALP announces a policy to fast track people into the teaching profession. [ READ MORE ]

		Labor to extend the school chaplaincy Posted: 09 August 2010 The AEU has described as misguided and wrong the decision by Labor to extend the school chaplaincy program. [ READ MORE ]

		Teacher Bonus Scheme a Gimmick Posted: 09 August 2010 The teacher bonus scheme announced today by Julia Gillard is nothing more than a gimmick. [ READ MORE ]

		Millions wasted in BER - NSW schools Posted: 06 August 2010 The Federal Government's Building the Education Revolution Implementation Taskforce Interim Report issued today points to significant mismanagement and lack of value for money in NSW public schools. [ READ MORE ]

		A UNited Stance on Gender Equality Posted: 05 August 2010 The United Nations establishes a single body - UN women - to promote equality for women. [ READ MORE ]

		World Breastfeeding Week Posted: 05 August 2010 Valuing and promoting the role of breastfeeding for infants, mothers and the wider community. [ READ MORE ]

		Labor election promises worthless Posted: 04 August 2010 Today's announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard that she will continue the Howard government's discredited school funding formula until 2014 makes it clear that Labor election promises on education are meaningless. [ READ MORE ]

		TAFE Teachers meet Gilmore Candidates Posted: 03 August 2010 TAFE teachers at Shellharbour hold a meet the candidates forum. [ READ MORE ]

		Parliamentary Inquiry Calls for Increase Posted: 03 August 2010 The NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into the provision of education to students with disabilities and special needs has called on the NSW Government to "substantially increase funding" for those students. [ READ MORE ]

		Gillard fails to consult teachers Posted: 03 August 2010 The NSW Teachers Federation expressed its concern at the announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard of a policy under which principals and parents "will have greater responsibility over school budgets, selecting and employing teachers and staff and identifying funding priorities." [ READ MORE ]