Dio Wang (WA, Palmer United Party) Share this | Hansard source

I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 984 standing in my name for today, relating to the literacy and numeracy benchmark standards for teaching graduates.

Leave granted.

I move the motion as amended:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that more than 90 per cent of teaching students met benchmark literacy and numeracy standards in an exam trialled by the Federal Government to ensure universities are preparing teachers to the highest possible standard; and

(b) calls on the Government, through its focus on research and innovation, to:

(i) keep its sights on teaching quality recognising that today's teachers are incubating the next generation of Australian researchers and innovators, and

(ii) ensure universities are accountable for all graduates meeting national professional standards for teachers.

I seek leave to make a short statement.