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EDUCATION
Fix this textJOURNAL OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES TEACHERS FEDERATION
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Fix this textVol. 85 N 0.7 August 9, 2004
Fix this textGovernment attempts to impose new culture,
Fix this textdevolution and deregulation unilaterally
Fix this textby Jennifer Leete
Fix this textThe Carr Government has moved
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Fix this textDevolution in the public sector is
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Fix this textOn June 18 Education Minister
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