Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

What I can assure Senator Fifield of is that the computers in schools program has been a very great success. I can also confirm that the coalition has signalled that it will end the digital education revolution, including the National Secondary Schools Computer Fund. In total, I can confirm that the coalition wishes to take $700 million from the digital education program, and $700 million would see a substantial reduction in the opportunities for students to enjoy the benefits of computers. We all know that computers are essential learning tools in the classroom. When I say we all know, all except the Liberal Party knows how important—