Rod Welford discusses his relationship with stakeholders in his portfolios. He notes that Julia Gillard adopted his model of good education. He outlines his four c's of education - competence, creativity, character and citizenship.
Joan Sheldon discusses education funding and the importance of education. She states her views on privatisation in the context of the debate surrounding the privatisation of school cleaners. She discusses the devolution of power to schools and principals.
Leigh Tabrett discusses reforms to the accreditation process and funding for non-state schools in the early 2000s, as well as policy regarding child protection and the status of schools as non-profit organisations.
