Keep ‘gender-identity’ dogma out of schools
Like most parents, I believe education should aim to give children a great start in life.
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Our schools’ core priorities should be teaching students subjects such as maths, languages, science and literature.
Unfortunately, the Palaszczuk Labor Government believes schools should be used to indoctrinate children with disturbing ideas about sexuality and ‘gender identity’.
It has given the green-light for the ‘Genderbread Person’ program to be taught in Queensland public schools, even though it has been banned by the NSW Government.
This program teaches kids that their instincts are almost always wrong and that ‘gender identity’ can change dozens of times a day.
It even tells children they are unusual if they aren’t partly attracted to people of the same sex.
The program does acknowledge that some boys can be heterosexual, but only to remind them of how ‘privileged’ this makes them.
I believe schools should embrace and accept every child so everyone is included, but this type of brainwashing isn’t right.
If kids aren’t confused about their sexuality before being taught this program, they will be afterwards.
As well as bizarre gender theories, Labor has also approved lessons in graffiti for Year 9 students.
Is it any wonder that many of our Year 9 students struggle in their NAPLAN writing tests?
Our curriculum is crowded enough as it is without teaching our kids about graffiti and the Genderbread Person.
I promise parents that an LNP government led by me would ensure our schools are caring, inclusive and focused on their students’ needs.
Every child deserves a high-quality education and that’s what I will deliver.
Deb Frecklington
Leader
Liberal National Party
What will you do to prepare for a bushfire?
Parts of the north west have embraced recent rainfall with open arms and while I share in this joy I also want to remind everyone about bushfire season just around the corner.
You may have noticed parts of north west Queensland looking greener than usual and loads of fresh vegetation growth.
We all know how quickly conditions can change and when the land dries out this new vegetation will fast become fuel for bushfires.
When it comes to bushfire season preparation is key to reducing risk.
I urge residents and property owners to start preparing their properties as early as possible this season.
Now is the time to clear firebreaks, cut long grass and ensure you and your family have a bushfire survival plan.
While Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is working to keep the community safe we also want to ensure that everyone can identify bushfire risks on their land.
Remember - if you own the fuel, you own the fire and it is your legal responsibility to manage fuel loads on your property.
If you are planning a hazard reduction burn on your property it is very important to obtain a permit and notify your neighbours.
If you have any questions about how to prepare your property for bushfire season please contact your local brigade or fire warden, or visit the rural fire website – www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
We are getting ready for bushfire season and you should be too.
Inspector Gavin Fryar
Area Director
Rural Fire Service
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
