Labor MP Criticises Education Bill for Using ‘Gendered’ Language

Queensland Labor’s shadow education spokeswoman Di Farmer says the laws need to cut out words like ‘his’ and ’her.’

Students are seen entering school grounds for their first day back of the year in Brisbane, Australia, on Feb, 7, 2022. AAP Image/Russell Freeman

A Labor minister has criticised recently passed state education amendments because of its lack of politically correct language.

The state government’s new “Changes to the Education” laws aim to cut the regulatory burden teachers and principals by 25 percent with the aim of moving them away from administrative tasks.