Senate debates

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Questions without Notice

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

2:35 pm

Photo of Simon BirminghamSimon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Education and Training) Share this | Hansard source

No, the middle school is in Mitchell Park, Senator Farrell. They talked about their superpower to stop bullying, and how it is that we can tell people—tell an adult; tell a teacher; tell a parent; tell your peers in your school community; talk to one another; talk to those who are engaged in the bullying, if you possibly can—to help combat these problems. Of course, this was an issue discussed by chief ministers at the last COAG meeting, and we have committed to education ministers discussing it at the next education council. I've asked each jurisdiction to bring their best practice policies to the table so that they can share their lessons and ensure that every school across the country has the best opportunity to— (Time expired)

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