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EDUCATION
Fix this textJournal of the New South Wales Teachers Federation
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Fix this textAugust 30, 2010 VoI 91 No 8
Fix this textVoters reject business as
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Fix this textTo regain the support of teachers in the future, genuine, respectful
Fix this textconsultation with the profession is essential.
Fix this textBob Lipscombe
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Fix this textThe failure of either major party to
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Fix this textPrime Minister Julia Gillard and the
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Fix this textFederation wrote to all financial members reporting on the education policies on
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Fix this textPrime Minister Gillard upped the
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Fix this textAnnual Conference decisions inside
Fix this textThe full text of all of the decisions of the 2010 NSW Teachers Federation Annual Conference, a complete
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