Our 2011 election manifesto - Labour Party

National and ACT have enacted legislation that would make membership of student
associations voluntary from the beginning of next year if they win the election. We know from
experience in Australia that such a move will destroy many student associations, significantly
reduce the services and advocacy that they provide and lead to a loss of control by students
of student affairs.
Labour will repeal the changes put in place as a result of the Education (Freedom of
Association) Amendment Bill and replace it with enduring legislation that will secure
the critical role student associations play, based on the amendments Labour has put
forward during the debate.
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