Education

457. Hon Alison Xamon to the Minister for Education and Training:

I refer to the Department of Education’s Primary School Brief Section 5.17.7 “Functional and Spatial Planning”, and I ask:

(a)  with relation to 8c, could the Minister please advise if trees and/or bushland can be considered under this provision as part of the character, history and heritage of the site; and

456. Hon Alison Xamon to the Minister for Education and Training:

I refer to the Department of Education’s processes for the design and construction of additional buildings at existing schools, and I ask:

(a)  is there an office within the Department of Education responsible for ensuring that all departmental policies and guidelines are adhered to throughout the process;