This parliamentary question seeks data on interstate teachers in WA state schools, the qualifications needed for permanency, and the government's stance on a national teacher recognition scheme. The government supports a national scheme.

AnsweredQoN 4333Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 November 2010
Portfolio
Education

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(1) How many interstate teachers are currently teaching in Western Australian State Schools?
(2) What additional qualifications are teachers required to undertake to obtain permanency in Western Australia?
(3) Does the Western Australian Government support a national recognition scheme for teachers; and
(a) if not, why not?

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Answered
15 February 2011
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
90 days
(1) The Member would need to clarify what she means by the term "interstate teachers".
(2) Teachers from other Australian jurisdictions are not required to undertake any additional qualifications in order to obtain permanency in Western Australia.
(3) Yes.
(3)(a) Not applicable.
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