| Springborg gets an "F" for dodgy schools policy |
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Member for Barron River Steve Wettenhall today called on Opposition Leader, Lawrence Springborg, to come clean about which schools would be affected by plans to raid funds set aside for new schools, new classrooms and maintenance.
Mr Springborg let slip just two months ago that he would "divert funding" from the $850 million State Schools of Tomorrow plan to help fund his ill-informed education promises.
Stage One of Mr Springborg's bungled education policy hid a $111 million cost blow out. This week, he unveiled Stage Two, which includes a further $11 million for teacher housing - but he can't say where the money will come from.
In contrast, the Bligh Government has properly-funded $30 million teacher housing program. "Based on Mr Springborg's previous comments, we can only assume this amounts to a further raid on funds set aside for Queensland schools," Mr Wettenhall said. "The State Schools of Tomorrow Plan funds projects such as new schools, new classrooms and maintenance in schools all over Queensland. "Mr Springborg has admitted he will slash these much-needed resources to fund his out-of-touch promises - and he still hasn't come clean on which schools he has in his sights. "The people of Barron River have a right to know if their schools will be affected." Steve Wettenhall said the Opposition policy was a clearly a shambles. "These are tough times. More than ever we need responsible policies. "Yet in a critical area such as education, all Mr Springborg has so far shown us is that he can't add up, and he can't tell us how he will pay for his promises. "If he can't get the basics right, how can he be trusted to run Queensland?" MR SPRINGBORG'S EDUCATION POLICY ON THE RUN STAGE ONE
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