BULLSBROOK COLLEGE —
FEDERAL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT VISIT
172. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Minister for Education and
Training:
I refer to a recent visit on 27 February
by federal Labor member for Sydney, Tanya Plibersek; federal senator for Western
Australia, Sue Lines; and Labor candidate for Pearce, Kim Travers, to
Bullsbrook College.
(1) Was the visit
to Bullsbrook College approved by the minister?
(2) Was consent
of parents sought for the federal members and candidate to take photographs
with the children, including those taken by media in attendance?
(3) Does the
minister support the use of departmental staff and public school students for
the political purpose of announcing a Labor election commitment?
(4) Did the visit
comply with the departmental policy relating to school visits?
Hon SUE ELLERY replied:
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) Yes.
(2) Parental consent for photos is a
matter for schools.
(3)–(4) All
members of Parliament visiting public schools are expected to observe the
Department of Education's protocols.