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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Katharine Murphy Political editor

Federal Labor to pledge $77m for teachers to educate students about sexual consent

Labor leader Anthony Albanese and shadow education minister Tanya Plibersek. Labor will commit $77m to train teachers how to talk to students about sexual consent
Labor leader Anthony Albanese and shadow education minister Tanya Plibersek. Labor will commit $77m to train teachers how to talk to students about sexual consent. Photograph: Sam Mooy/Getty Images

Labor will unveil a new $77m commitment to train teachers how to talk to students about sexual consent and respectful relationships in an age-appropriate way.

The new program, to be announced on International Women’s Day by the Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, and the shadow education minister, Tanya Plibersek, also aims to help school students seek support if they have experienced violence.

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