The NSW government has been “persuaded” by Fred Nile of the Christian Democratic Party to establish a committee to investigate ethics classes. The committee will conduct a formal inquiry to examine “the stated objectives, curriculum, implementation, effectiveness and other related matters pertaining to the current operation of ‘special education in ethics’ being conducted in State more…
The O’Farrell government has been ‘persuaded’ by Fred Nile to establish an inquiry into ethics classes. A committee will investigate “the stated objectives, curriculum, implementation, effectiveness and other related matters pertaining to the current operation of ‘special education in ethics’ being conducted in State schools, and whether the Education Amendment (Ethics) Act 2010 should be repealed.”
Following the second reading of Christian Democratic MP Fred Nile’s private member’s bill yesterday (11-11-11). A parliamentary inquiry has been promised. Read more here
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