The report card on Queensland schools has revealed the Palaszczuk Labor Government have failed their own “pass mark” for education. The 2023/24 State Budget papers reveals the Palaszczuk Labor Government have failed 24 targets for reading, writing and numeracy at all year levels tested in NAPLAN. Shadow Minister for Education Dr Christian Rowan said the…
After years of continuous support and advocacy on behalf of school communities, Dr Christian Rowan MP, the State Member for Moggill, has secured over $26 million dollars in this year’s Queensland State Budget, as a part of an overall $55 million dollar infrastructure spend. Following a detailed analysis of this year’s State Budget papers, Dr…
A staggering number of asbestos related incidents in Queensland state schools have been released as pressure intensifies on the chaotic Palaszczuk Labor Government to be open and honest about the issue. The LNP is calling on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to explain the delay in publicly releasing information that should be open for all Queenslanders…
The Palaszczuk Labor Government’s appalling track record on delivering projects speaks for itself. Labor simply cannot deliver projects on-time or on-budget and Queenslanders are footing the bill. The Palaszczuk Labor Government’s failure to plan and deliver now means Brisbane’s new Inner West Primary School has been effectively shelved until further notice. Under…
With significant changes in NAPLAN assessment, standards and reporting commencing this week, the Palaszczuk Labor Government needs to ensure all students are participating in NAPLAN and results are standardised. NAPLAN is an important tool to identify where additional and targeted education resources need to be provided. Hardworking Queensland teachers have been working with…
After 27 years of serving local residents at their beloved Café Bliss, Jamie and Merle Stewart were formally celebrated as they announced their retirement. The local State Member for Moggill, Dr Christian Rowan MP, paid tribute to the pair for their almost three decades of dedication and service to the local community. “As…
Clearly consultation around the future of East Brisbane State School is a sham. I’m am deeply concerned by comments made by Premier Palaszczuk today that appear to trash any notion that her Government has any interest in listening to the concerns of parents, students, teachers and the community with regards to schooling arrangements at…
Following the release of the Productivity Commission’s ‘Review of the National School Reform Agreement,’ the Palaszczuk State Labor Government must acknowledge that they have lost control of education in Queensland. Labor must release a comprehensive strategy to lift educational outcomes and improve school attendance rates. While the report suggests plateauing student performance across the nation,…
Queensland students will return to school this week and I would like to take this opportunity to wish students, families, teachers and staff all the best for 2023. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our ‘Preppies’ for the start of their school journey. The last few years have been…
Thanks to secured funding assistance, the Pullenvale State School Community has recently been able to commence important infrastructure works, benefiting current and future Prep students, as the graduating Year 6 Class of 2022 also unveiled their outstanding legacy project for future generations to enjoy. Dr Christian Rowan MP, the State Member for Moggill, congratulated…