Thread by @kelfuller

#auspol #nswpol The NSW Teachers Federation says it understood the state government was moving to wind down school operations, but all the plans changed during the National Cabinet meeting.
President, Angelo Gavrielatos says teachers want the hypocrisy to end ..

"We're told social distancing protocols should be observed in all places, that is impossible in classrooms, corridors and corridors ...

"We're told that children are low risk vectors for the virus at schools, but suddenly become high risk vectors in shopping centres and playgrounds,

"We're told concern about kids infecting grandparents, but not teachers - many of whom are grandparents..

He says there is mass confusion around the situation in schools and teachers are angry.

"Plans were being enacted to wind back school operations it was described as the UK model, where schools were to remain open with appropriate levels of supervision for essential workers ...

.... however within a number of hours that appears to have collapsed what we know is what was announced by the PM last night which sent everything off the rails."

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"Last night has left us bewildered, we are seeking a meeting with the Minister to get some answers."