The WEL Policy on Education is attached.
WEL is concerned that there should not be discrimination in education. Discrimination in the encouragement of men as opposed to women to train as primary teachers is condemned in the article "Discrimination is not the answer".
WEL was encouraged that former Minister Dr Brendan Nelson encouraged sex education in schools - "Democrats and sex education".
We call on the Minister Julie Bishop to address matters concerning women in regard to the cost of University education.
WEL believes there may need to be a survey of University entrants to discover whether women are affected by the increased costs. The provision of child care at university campus' is of utmost importance to young parents--men as well as women, and we hope this matter is addressed by the Minister.