Peter Dutton says he has ‘no proposals’ to change school curriculum despite earlier claims about ‘indoctrination’

Coalition leader had flagged changes to the curriculum as recently as Sunday, claiming aspects taught children to be ashamed of being Australian'

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Peter Dutton says the Coalition has no proposals to reform what students are taught in schools, despite earlier claiming children were being indoctrinated" and pledging to changes to the curriculum.

The Liberal leader had previously backed concerns about a woke agenda" in schools and pledged in his budget reply speech to restore" a curriculum focused on critical thinking, responsible citizenship and common sense".

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