Mr. Rundle questions the Minister for Education about an unspecified 'embarrassing and concerning situation' regarding Catholic Education in the Kimberley. The Minister responds by highlighting government support for non-government schools through low-interest loans and other assistance.

AnsweredQoN 796Legislative Assembly
Asked
7 November 2024
Portfolio
Education

QuestionView source ↗

CATHOLIC EDUCATION —
KIMBERLEY
796. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Minister for Education:
I have a supplementary question.
Minister, Catholic Education provides a valuable —
The
SPEAKER : Before you ask your
supplementary, I remind you that there is no statement—just a direct
question.
Mr P.J. RUNDLE : Thank you,
Madam Speaker.
Will the minister address this
embarrassing and concerning situation immediately?

AnswerView source ↗

For the member's education,
I think he would know about the low-interest loans that the government has
provided for a number of years for Catholic
and Independent schools, which are a considerable benefit to those sectors. We provide
low-interest loans. We provide substantial support in many areas when it comes
to non-government education, and we are very proud of that.

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