Turnbull defends Safe Schools review

MPs' concerns about the Safe Schools program should be taken seriously, Malcolm Turnbull says.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reacts during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, March 1, 2016. (AAP) Source: AAP

Malcolm Turnbull says he is acting responsibly by seeking a review of the Safe Schools program.

Some coalition MPs have been critical of the anti-bullying program, saying it includes material that's extreme and aimed at sexualising children.

"I've asked the minister to examine the complaints and to report back to me - that is the responsible thing that any prime minister should do," Mr Turnbull told parliament on Tuesday.


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Published 1 March 2016 2:37pm
Updated 1 March 2016 3:50pm
Source: AAP


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