One Nation 1998 Queensland State Election
Preamble: The following statements are representative of the principle base from which Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is currently formulating policy.
Successful participation in society requires having achieved a fundamental education level encompassing at the very least, the writing, reading and verbal skills of communication and expression, combined with essential mathematics.
It is absolutely necessary for basic education to re-adapt the commonly understood practice of the teaching of what has always been known as the three R’s. Unfortunately today’s society is also reflecting the need to introduce a fourth and a fifth R: Responsibility and Respect.
It is clear many young people have little or no understanding of the concept of responsibility. It is equally clear many young people are not exposed to a healthy understanding of the need for self respect and the taking of a respectful stance towards others, in particular parents, teachers and the elderly.
Schools and teachers cannot take the place of the support traditionally provided by the family unit and attempts to pass this responsibility to the school system impairs the process and success of scholastically based education.
Economic rationalism has no place in the formation of an education policy - you cannot cut corners without depriving children of the basic tools needed to cope with the increasing demands of society and life.
It is necessary and in the national interest for all young Australians to be taught Australian history, the meaning and purpose of our constitution, our system of government, patriotism and loyalty to our country and the need for us to all work together whilst still being free to pursue our rights as individuals.
Educational opportunities and resources will be available on an equal basis to all Australian citizens. Any student requirements able to be demonstrated as being beyond the capacity of individuals or families will be judged with consideration of supply on the basis of need, not race.
Teaching is one of society’s most important professions and should be treated accordingly. Incentives should be provided to both attract and retain the highest possible standard of individuals to fulfil this important role in the growth and direction of our community.