Students Who Don’t Learn History of Australia’s Liberal Values Wont Defend the Nation: Education Minister

Australian Education Minister Alan Tudge speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 22, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge said if students do not learn the history of Australia’s Western, liberal culture, they won’t defend the nation as previous generations have.

In a speech to the Centre of Independent Studies on Oct. 22, Tudge discussed the issues with Australia’s falling education standard and the plan to reverse it.