O'Farrell's fees for public preschools bad news for education

Greens MP Jamie Parker will this week hold a roundtable meeting with key stakeholders to oppose the O'Farrell government's plans to introduce fees into public preschools.

"The introduction of fees for public preschools puts at risk improvements to lifelong learning outcomes, social adjustment to school life and long-term further engagement in education," Mr Parker said.

"Compulsory fees are not only a deterrent to entry for low socio-economic background families but an insult to the notion of free, secular and comprehensive education.

"The benefits of preschool are well established in Australian and international studies. We Greens will continue to campaign in support of parents and preschool workers to ensure public schools remain free."

Roundtable forum: oppose fees for public preschools
When: 7pm Thursday 8 December
Where: Leichhardt Town Hall
All welcome

More information: Alison Martin 9660 7586 or 0432 941 533

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FERRIES AT ANNANDALE AND WEST BALMAIN

Imagine hopping on a ferry at Annandale or West Balmain and being in the heart of the city within minutes.

In 2020, we won the campaign for a Glebe ferry. Now, we have the opportunity to connect more of our area to the ferry network. New ferries at Annandale and West Balmain will provide a faster, smarter route into the city without adding to the traffic on our roads.

Both Labor and the Liberals want to build more polluting and destructive tollways across Sydney. But we have costed a comprehensive plan for a world-class public transport system that makes getting around our city fast and easy.

Dear Transport Minister,

New inner west ferry services would provide efficient, fast and environmentally sound travel to and from the area for workers, tourists, students, pensioners and the general public.

I therefore ask that the Government build on the success of the Blackwattle Bay ferry and establish a ferry service at Rozelle Bay for the Annandale area and reinstate the ferry at West Balmain.

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