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Minister Censured as Teachers Strike
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ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry faced a censure in the Legislative Assembly as teachers walked off the job for a full day, escalating tensions over stalled education negotiations. This marks the first teacher strike in ACT public schools in over 15 years, following a two-hour walkout last month. Opposition parties, including the Canberra Liberals and ACT Greens, jointly targeted Berry for a “sustained record of failure” in education and housing, citing warnings from educators and an independent review exposing systemic issues. Berry accepted the criticism but defended her leadership, noting she’s initiated reviews and now personally overseeing negotiations, acknowledging the deep frustration and calling for significant investment. She emphasized her lifelong commitment to public education and housing, rooted in her own experience growing up in the system.
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