Mr. Rundle questions the Premier about teacher pay and conditions, suggesting the government's failure to provide fair terms is driving teachers out of WA. The Premier rejects the premise, asserting teachers feel valued and negotiations are ongoing.

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17 April 2024
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TEACHERS — WAGES
AND CONDITIONS — NEGOTIATIONS
229. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question. Is
the failure to provide teachers with fair pay and conditions indicative of an
old, tired and arrogant Labor government that risks driving —
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Order, please!
Mr P.J. RUNDLE : —
teachers out of WA due to an inability to survive Labor's
cost-of-living crisis?

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In terms of sequels, that is one of
the longest I have ever heard!
Obviously, we reject the entire
premise of the member's question. We reject absolutely the suggestion
that teachers feel undervalued under our government. We know that they feel
valued. We know that by continuing to negotiate with us in good faith, state
school teachers will get a good wages and conditions outcome. That is why we
are continuing to negotiate in good faith.

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