Review into sex education in Queensland schools welcomed by teachers and advocates
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A review has been ordered into the State s sexual education curriculum.
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The state government s decision to review sexual education in Queensland schools, particularly teaching sexual consent, has received high marks from teachers as advocates call for the topic to be discussed from a younger age.
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The move comes after disturbing allegations surfaced in an online petition
Advocates say education needs to start early, and not just at home
Education Minister Grace Grace yesterday instructed the Director-General to work across non-government and state education systems, as well as P&Cs and school communities, to examine the issue.
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Subscriber only A sweeping review into sexual consent education and reporting in Queensland schools has been ordered after shock sexual assault allegations emerged involving the state s biggest public and private schools. Assault and harassment allegations have now been made against students from a number of Queensland public schools including Kelvin Grove State College and Brisbane State High School students. Mossman State High School, Lockyer District High School and William Ross State High School were also named. A Department of Education spokeswoman said yesterday while schools provided respectful relationships education, it is primarily up to parents and carers to educate children about sexuality and relationships .
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Premium Content Brisbane s elite private schools must have processes in place that allow students to safely raise allegations of sexual assault, says Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. The schools named in the petition are among the most prestigious boys-only institutions while many of the victims claim to have attended the state s top private girls schools. I ve just heard about those allegations and I think it s important that students have the opportunity to be heard and listened to, Ms Palaszczuk said. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says schools must have process in place to allow allegations of sexual assault to be aired safely. Pic Peter Wallis
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