CCTV false security in schools
The federal government’s proposed spending of $18m on CCTV in schools is likely to provide false security. If CCTV really helped schools, why spend only $18m on only 50 schools? 2 March 2015
Vaccination: more free speech, not less
Free speech means being able to comment publicly about many issues, including health. We support the national immunisation program, but acknowledge the right of opponents to speak out. 8 Jan 2015
How much have MPs’ salaries risen?
With staff cuts and agencies abolished, aid budgets slashed and our Diggers’ not paid much, just how have MPs salaries fared over the past 20 years? 20 Dec 2014
School ‘reform’ undermines intelligence
By a niggardly, narrow focus on the mechanics of illuminating children’s minds, we’re selling them and our nation short in terms of future intelligence, Des Griffin says. 5 Dec 2014
Victoria passes ‘sexting’ laws
New and enlightened ‘sexting’ laws will prevent young people from getting criminal – and sex offender registry – records just for innocent selfie photographs. Other states should follow suit. 16 Oct 2014
Victoria passes ‘sexting’ laws…
The privacy of Victorians has been enhanced with the passing of ‘Sexting’ legislation.
Vines’ article ‘brilliant’, says MP
A medical MP has described an article on vaccination by CLA Vice-President Tim Vines as ‘brilliant’ during a committee hearing analysing how to prevent scare campaigns. 19 Sept 2014
Children face ‘Big Brother’ at school
Fingerprinting of schoolchildren needs proper privacy impact assessment, and parents must have free choice about whether to allow their children to be caught up in the technology, CLA says.
Surveillance creep worry in schools
School CCTV may proliferate as a new academic year begins…but are there dangers? Dr Emmeline Taylor, author of a new book on the subject, explores the issue.
Fair go? Some teachers get no pay
CLA member Molly Glassey shines a light on a seeming inequity in the education system, where people who homeschool their children don’t get the public funding others get.