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2009-09-21

On Gilalrd's "left" approach to education

Comments on Julia Gillard “Driven by indignation at injustice”, 21/09/2009, http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26100893-7583,00.html

With all respect, I am afraid that it seems that the problems with education in Australia has been overstated. This creates an excuse for government to do too much or too inefficiently in the education field.

Yes, if there is a problem that is beyond the capacity of individuals, then there is a case for government to step in.

But what is the case in Australia's education?

There is free and compulsory education to 15 year old. There is also free education for the rest of secondary education. For tertiary education, there are HECS or HECS like scheme, there are youth allowances.

So what is lack in terms of equal opportunities to education in Australia, apart from personal and family aspirations?

The recent government spending on building school revolution just shows how taxpayers' money can be wasted by government. The same money could achieve much more if spent efficiently and more effectively.

That is a lesson that everyone including left politicians need to pay attention to.

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