The Platform: Dr Michael Johnston on treaty clause politics in education

Dr Michael Johnston
Sean Plunket
The Platform
4 July, 2025

Dr Michael Johnston talked to Sean Plunket on The Platform about the controversial treaty clause in education legislation.

Dr Johnston defended Education Minister Erica Stanford's approach, arguing that her retention of the treaty clause is a tactical political move while prioritising educational achievement, and suggesting that removing the clause would unnecessarily create additional conflict in the education sector.

 

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