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NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION FORUM

On 28 March 2009 the National Public Education Forum was held at Old Parliament House, Canberra.

An historic event, organised by the Australian Council for State School Organisations (ACSSO), Australian Education Union (AEU), Australian Government Primary Principals Association (AGPPA) and Australian Secondary Principals Association (ASPA), the National Public Education Forum brought together over 200 academics, researchers, public / media commentators, parents, teachers and principals.

The Forum was opened by an address by The Hon. Julia Gillard MP at a special Forum reception on 27 March 2009.

Most of the papers from the National Public Education Forum are now available for download from the Australian Education Union website.

That web page also provides links to some of the signifcant media coverage the event received.

A DVD of the presentations has also been produced. If you would like a copy please email: samg@aeufederal.org.au with your contact details and a copy will be forwarded to you.

You can also read more about the 2009 National Public Education Forum here.