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Teachers Rally at Hastings Secondary College

NSW Teachers Federation < 1 mins read
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EVENT DETAILS

  • WHAT: Main media event with Henry Rajendra meeting local teachers

  • WHEN: 12:55pm, Friday 21 March 2025

  • WHERE: Hastings Secondary College: Port Macquarie Campus, Owen & Burrawan Streets, Port Macquarie NSW 2444

  • LOCAL CONTACT: Ian Watson (0400 836 195)

CAMPAIGN FOCUS 

Dozens of local teachers will join NSW Teachers Federation President Henry Rajendra to rally against potential cuts to the historic $4.8 billion education funding agreement if there is a change of government.

In the federal electorate of Cowper, there are 58 public schools, educating 14,899 students.

The protest aims to protect full funding of NSW public schools, with teachers concerned that a Dutton-led government would jeopardize this vital funding that ensures public schools receive 100% of required resources.

MEDIA CONTACT: Nick Lucchinelli 0422 229 032




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