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Sign a state-based petition to strengthen school libraries in Australia

SIGNING a petition is an easy way to contribute the positive momentum in your local community.

SHARING a petition is a great way to "make noise" and spread the news about this worthy cause.

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QLD

The Minimum National School Library Standards across Queensland petition is now open for signing. You must be a Queensland resident to sign this petition. The petition closes 18/04/2021.

The petition asks the Education Minister to guarantee that every state school in Queensland has access to a well-maintained school library under the stewardship of a professional library team, comprised of (at a minimum): a qualified Teacher librarian and a qualified Library Technician or trained Library Officer.

View and sign the petition here: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/petition-details?id=3448

Download this template letter to send to Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace now! You can post the letter or email to education@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Download letter (.doc)

NSW

Students need school libraries: for improved academic outcomes, access to a qualified teacher librarian and a well-resourced library is a must

You must be a NSW resident to sign this petition.
This petition asks the legislative Assembly to acknowledge and support the appointment of qualified teacher librarians and support staff; Ensure that NSW public schools use their allocated departmental funding to fill the specialist teacher librarian role; Strengthen and value teacher librarians by ensuring they are used in the capacity for which they were employed, allowing their expertise to benefit NSW public school students.

Sign the e-petition here.

Thank you for all you support with the WA petition. It has been tabled by the Shadow Minister of Education to the Legislative Council with 776 signatures. A copy of the submitted petition can be found here: https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/commit.nsf/(viewPetitionsCurrent)

The President of WASLA was interviewed about the petition on Breakfast Radio (If you are interested in listening to the interview you can here (

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The next step in the petition process is a 2 page submission prepared by WASLA and presented to the Government.

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VIC

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