If COVID-19 is a national emergency, can the federal government take control of schools?
- Written by Matt Harvey, Lecturer in Law, Victoria University
The federal government this week offered independent schools across the country an advance of A$3 billion if they committed to having at least half their students back in the classroom by June 1.
In the case of some states, particularly Victoria, this instruction is in direct contrast to that of the premiers. Victorian schools, following advice...
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