Greenwich aims at private schools

Independent Alex Greenwich isn't mucking around, after being told by the gov in the NSW parliament yesterday that the Board of Studies will no longer accept discrimination from private schools. He is setting up a process to make complaints easier for those who have suffered discrimination in private schools:

“Private schools, including religiously affiliated ones, are now on notice that the Board of Studies will investigate cases of discrimination against LGBTI and other vulnerable groups not protected by the NSW anti-discrimination laws," commented Greenwich. 

Greenwich will now work with the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby and the Inner City Legal Centre to assist students who have suffered discrimination with the complaints process. 

Greenwich plans to reintroduce his Bill in parliament next year if the Board of Studies process fails to protect vulnerable students 

“While I am disappointed that the government would not vote for my bill at this stage, I am pleased the bill has brought about a new process to enable vulnerable students to seek recourse through the Board of Studies. 

“The right of gay and lesbian students, students with a disability, and pregnant teens to be protected by Anti-Discrimination laws is essential, and the government’s announcement today in response to my calls is a step toward this." more

I note that the gov is conservative, confirming to at least me that this isn't a political left or right issue but a human one.