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Face-covering garments to be banned at school

News item | 10-09-2008

The Government intends to ban the wearing of garments that cover the face at all primary and secondary schools, secondary vocational colleges, and adult education centres.

The Government is aiming to introduce a bill to this end in the House of Representatives by mid-2009.

In the Government's view, good education depends on teachers and students being able to see each other. If one of them wears a face-covering garment, good communications become impossible.

The ban will apply to all school premises, including outdoor areas, and to anyone on those premises, including visitors, parents, school personnel, and delivery personnel.