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Fix this textJOURNAL OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES TEACHERS FEDERATION
Fix this textAgreement No. PP255003 00104
Fix this textVol. 79 N 0.14 November 9, 1998
Fix this textSalaries and status
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Fix this textby Sue Simpson
Fix this textEducation Minister John Aquilina
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Fix this textPremier Bob Carr and John
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Fix this textIt is critical that teachers con-
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