649-06 Objection to proposed new legislation with Education (General Provisions) Bill 2006 changing the way religious instruction is delivered in State schools
Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Pastor Diana Allan
4 Jaye Court
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
4 Jaye Court
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
Total Signatures - 555
Sponsoring Member:
Christopher Foley MP
Posting Date:
10/05/2006
Tabled Date:
10/05/2006
Referred to:
Referred Minister
on
11/05/2006
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
The petition of residents of State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House their objection to proposed new legislation within the Education (General Provisions) Bill 2006 that will change the way religious instruction is delivered in State schools, wherein parents will have to expressly opt their children in to religious education sessions. This will significantly undermine the very successful cooperative programs implemented by at least 20 local churches in Maryborough alone.
Your petitioners therefore request the House to maintain the status quo already in place, wherein parents must expressly opt their children out if they do not wish them to receive the available religious instruction.