Newcastle bishop says Anglican education commission should withdraw parliamentary submission over 'mandatory reporting' comments

Ian Kirkwood
Updated March 23 2021 - 11:39pm, first published December 1 2020 - 9:00am
DAVID SHOEBRIDGE: Questions Anglican view of mandatory reporting.
DAVID SHOEBRIDGE: Questions Anglican view of mandatory reporting.

AN Anglican Education Commission submission that describes "mandatory reporting" of suspected offences against children as "a distraction from mainstream teaching" has been criticised by Greens MLC David Shoebridge.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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