A repeat appearance
MINISTER for Home Affairs Brendan O'Connor re-affirmed that Labor would put another $15 million into the Secure Schools Program when he visited The Emanuel School last Thursday.
MINISTER for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor re-affirmed that Labor would put another $15 million into the Secure Schools Program when he visited The Emanuel School last Thursday.
O’Connor, who was joined by Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and Arts and Kingsford Smith MP Peter Garrett, had earlier made the same pledge in Melbourne.
Also at the announcement was Wentworth Labor candidate Steven Lewis.
This week, the Coalition, led by shadow education minister Christopher Pyne and shadow attorney-general Senator George Brandis, also pledged its support for the additional $15 million commitment.
The program, which provides schools with fences, closed circuit TV and other infrastructure, is designed to protect students and teachers from terrorist threats. It was first introduced by the Rudd Government in 2007.
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