Inquiry into Dress Codes and School Uniforms in Victorian Schools

Public Hearings

Thursday 6 September 2007
Legislative Assembly & Legislative Council
Parliament House
Melbourne

 The Committee organised a student hearing in Parliament House, involving students from government schools around Victoria.
Primary students in the Legislative Council, and secondary students in the Legislative Assembly, simultaneously shared their perspectives on this inquiry.
The Committee enjoyed hearing from one of the most important groups in the Victorian education community – the students.
As well as gaining valuable evidence for the inquiry, the event provided students with a unique experience of genuine participation in the Victorian democratic process.

 Tuesday 31 July 2007
Princes Hill Secondary College

The Committee conducted round-table discussions with members of the school communities of Princes Hill Secondary College and Princes Hill Primary School.

Monday 25 June 2007
Melbourne

• PSW Pty Ltd
• Textile, Clothing & Footwear Union, Victorian Branch
• Homeworkers Code of Practice
• C E Wise Pty Ltd
• Mr David Wilkinson
• FairWear Victoria

Monday 4 June 2007
Melbourne

• State Schools’ Relief Committee
• Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia
• Victorian Student Representatives Council
• Victorian Council of School Organisations
• Mr Les Twentyman, Open Family
• Islamic Council of Victoria

Monday 14 May 2007
Melbourne

• The Smith Family
• Victorian Parents Council
• Break
• Cancer Council Victoria (SunSmart Program)
• Victorian Aboriginal Education Association
• Association of Independent Schools in Victoria

Monday 30 April 2007
Melbourne

• Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals
• Association of School Councils in Victoria
• Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
• Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues
• Parents Victoria