People’s Question Time: Education in Queensland

A range of education issues relevant to Queensland students, parents and teachers were up for discussion at People's Question Time on 12 August 2011.

The panel took questions on issues such as moving Year 7 into high school as part of the Flying Start initiative; introduction of the Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics and science; cyber-bullying; teacher wages; religious instruction; and supporting children with special needs.

Panellists for the education People’s Question Time were:

• Premier of Queensland and Minister for Reconstruction Anna Bligh
• Minister for Education and Industrial Relations Cameron Dick
• Professor Paul Mazerolle, Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) and Director of the Violence Research and Prevention Program at Griffith University
• Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, founding member of the National Centre Against Bullying and one of Australia’s most respected psychologists on the issue of bullying
• Mr Wade Haynes, Executive Principal at Brisbane State High School

Journalist Lisa Backhouse moderated the session.