Treatment of LGBTQ+ students at Queensland colleges prompts review into independent schools accreditation

State education minister Grace Grace says review to look at regulation of non-state schools and measures to protect students

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The Queensland education minister, Grace Grace, has announced an independent review of the accreditation framework for independent schools following backlash against the actions of large Queensland Christian schools.

Those issues related to the treatment and recognition of gay and transgender students and teachers and the review will consider new measures to protect the wellbeing of students".

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