Appendix B – List of hearings and witnesses, including school visits

Appendix B – List of hearings and witnesses, including school visits

 
 

Friday, 28 July 2006 – Alice Springs (school visits)

Centralian Senior Secondary College and Anzac Hill School

Mr Eddie Fabijan, Assistant Principal, Centralian Senior Secondary College

Mr Ian Sharp, Teacher, Centralian Senior Secondary College

Ms Anne Channing, Teacher, Anzac Hill School

Royceton, Student

Gabi, Student

Jack, Student

Emil, Student

Daniel, Student

Declan, Student

Laura, Student

Emily, Student

Hannah, Student

Casey, Student

Ben, Student

Rachel, Student

Carli, Student

Nicki, Student

Candice, Student

Tara, Student

Sam, Student

and other students

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Sadadeen Campus

Dr Tony Mordini, Head of Sadadeen Campus

Mr Bill Pendlebury, Senior Teacher, English and Humanities

Rainer, Student

Lauren, Student

Chris, Student

Matt, Student

Mark, Student

Lindsay, Student

Joy, Student

Emily, Student

Jeremy, Student

David, Student

Josh, Student

Nathan, Student

Renee, Student

Scott, Student

Angus, Student

Beth, Student

Fiona, Student

Megan, Student

Erin, Student

Brendan, Student

Ryan, Student

Andrew, Student

 

and other students

Monday, 7 August 2006 – Canberra

Department of Education, Science and Training

Mr Noel Simpson, Branch Manager, Quality Schooling Branch

Dr Declan O'Connell, A/g Director, Australian History, Quality Schooling Branch

Department of the Senate

Mr Harry Evans, Clerk of the Senate

Mr Cleaver Elliott, Clerk Assistant, Procedure

Mr Chris Reid, Director, Parliamentary Education Office

Department of the House of Representatives

Mr Ian Harris, Clerk of the House

Ms Robyn Webber, Clerk Assistant, Committees

Ms Claressa Surtees, Deputy Serjeant at Arms

Mr Andres Lomp, Director, Liaison and Projects

Australian Electoral Commission

Mr Ian Campbell, Electoral Commissioner

Mr Paul Dacey, Deputy Electoral Commissioner

Mr Timothy Pickering, First Assistant Commissioner Electoral Operations

Ms Barbara Davis, First Assistant Commissioner Business Support

Mr Brien Hallett, Assistant Commissioner, Communications

Ms Gail Urbanski, Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Policy

Youth Electoral Study

Dr Murray Print, Centre for Research & Teaching in Civics, University of Sydney

Dr Lawrence Saha, Reader in Sociology, Australian National University

Constitution Education Fund – Australia

Mr Noel Hadjimichael, Deputy Executive Director

Miss Mariam Hussein, Research Scholar

Friday, 11 August 2006 – Canberra

National Capital Educational Tourism Project

Mr Garry Watson, Project Leader

Civil Liberties Australia

Dr Kristine Klugman, President

Mr Bill Rowlings, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary

Mr John Harvey, Member

ACT Electoral Commission

Mr Phil Green, ACT Electoral Commissioner

Ms Alison Purvis, Deputy Electoral Commissioner

Dr Bede Harris, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, University of Canberra
Democratic Audit of Australia, Australian National University

Professor Marian Sawer, Leader

Mr Norm Kelly, Member

Mr Peter Brent, Member

ACT Legislative Assembly

The Hon Wayne Berry, Speaker

Mr Max Kiermaier, A/g Clerk

Ms Margaret Jones, A/g Manager, Strategy and Parliamentary Education Office

Monday, 21 August 2006 – Melbourne

Victorian Electoral Commission

Mr Steven Tully, Electoral Commissioner

Ms Elizabeth Williams, Deputy Electoral Commissioner

Ms Susan Lang, Manager, Communication, Education and Research

Department of Education and Training, Victoria

Ms Pat Hincks, Curriculum Manager, Humanities, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Ms Karen Dowling, Senior Policy Officer, Office of Learning and Teaching

Australian Education Union

Mr Pat Byrne, Federal President

Mr Roy Martin, Federal Research Officer

National Union of Students

Ms Rose Jackson, National President

Dr Lucas Walsh, Research Fellow, Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights, Deakin University
Australian Children's Television Foundation

Mr Tim Phillips, Legal and Business Affairs Manager

Proportional Representation Society of Australia (Victoria–Tasmania) Inc.

Mr Geoffrey Goode, President

Dr Lee Naish, Vice-President

Mr Geoffrey Powell, Member and former President

Ms Yvonne Goudie, Civics and Citizenship Education and Electoral Education Consultant

Tuesday, 22 August 2006 – Melbourne (school visits)

Monbulk Primary School

Mr Ray Yates, Principal

Ms Gina Silis, Assistant Principal and Year 6 Teacher

Mr Ray Martin, Year 4/5 Teacher

Ms Sue Graham, Teacher and Librarian

Chloe, Student

Demi, Student

Cameron, Student

Dylan, Student

Bryce, Student

Justin, Student

Rachel, Student

Nathan, Student

Lachlan, Student

Hogan, Student

Sean, Student

Jessica, Student

Katelyn, Student

Darcy, Student

Alistair, Student

Danny, Student

Josham, Student

Lisa-Marie, Student

Ross, Student

Dylan, Student

Bryce, Student

 

 

and other students

Melbourne High School

Mr Jeremy Ludowyke, Principal

Dr Janet Prideaux, Assistant Principal and Director of Curriculum

Mr David Smyth, Assistant Principal, with responsibility for resources and student leadership

Mr Colin Axup, Registrar, with responsibility for student leadership

Mr Todd Asensio, Teacher

Mr George Maroutous, Teacher

Mr Ray Pask, Teacher, with responsibility for political content of curriculum

Ms Linda Wilson, Teacher, with responsibility for political content of curriculum

David, Student

Alex, Student

Sam, Student

Callum, Student

Nick, Student

Brad, Student

Blake, Student

Scott, Student

Andrew, Student

Jared, Student

Tom, Student

Tom, Student

 

 

and other students

Thursday, 31 August 2006 – Hobart (including a school visit)

United Nations Youth Association of Tasmania

Mr Patrick McConville, President

Mr Michael Cordover, Education Officer

Tasmanian Youth Government Association

Mr Stephen Monk, President

Mr Michael Cordover, Treasurer

Multicultural Council of Tasmania

Mr Albert Schluter, Chairperson

Mrs Sajini Sumar, Vice Chair

Ms Elida Meadows, Office Administrator

Rosetta Primary School

Mr Bill Linton, Principal

Mr Tony Poynter, Advanced Skills Teacher

Ms Shelley Millhouse, Teacher

Brianna, Student

Zacharie, Student

Tim, Student

Thomas, Student

Romanie, Student

Nathan, Student

Georgia, Student

Brendan, Student

Ben, Student

Jacob, Student

Jenna, Student

and other students

Thursday, 21 September 2006 – Perth

Western Australian Electoral Commission

Mr Warwick Gately, Electoral Commissioner

Mr Brian Gordon, Policy and Strategy Coordinator

Ms Vanessa Beckingham, Policy Officer

Mr Brian Moore
The Hon Shelley Archer MLC, Member for Mining and Pastoral Region, Western Australia
Dr Harry Phillips, Parliamentary Fellow and Adjunct Professor, Edith Cowan University
Ms Jane Gray, parliamentary education officer
Office of Multicultural Interests, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Western Australia

Mr Ellis Griffiths, A/g Executive Director

Mr Ben Harvey, Manager, Policy

Friday, 22 September 2006 – Adelaide

Association of Independent Schools of SA

Mr Garry Le Duff, Executive Director

Mrs Joan Worth, Director of Curriculum Development, Concordia College

Mr Lester Saegenschnitter, Principal, Concordia College

Mr Igor Plisko, Senior Secondary Teacher of Politics and History, University Senior College

Department of Education and Children's Services

Ms Maureen Cochram, Superintendent Middle Years and Learning Areas, Office of Primary, Middle and Senior Secondary Services

Mr David Butler, Policy and Program Officer Society and Environment, Office of Primary, Middle and Secondary Service

Local Government Association of South Australia

Ms Wendy Campana, Executive Director

Ms Jane Hyatt, Marketing and Communications Officer

Friday, 22 September 2006 – Adelaide school forum

Aberfoyle Park High School

Kim Sean Rishi
 

Banksia Park International High School

Vanessa Sarah Peter Brennan

Christies Beach High School

Shandelle Jacqui Andrew Adam

Henley High School

Kimberley Ruby
 
 

Karoonda Area School

Calinda Aleise
 
 

Mitcham Girls High School

Ashlee Alisha Nikita June

Reynella East High School

Emily Alanna Damian Jamie

Seaton High School

Anne Leesa
 
 

Seymour College

Melissa Jacqueline Annie Monica
 
Hannah Ellen Galia Emily
 
Rebeckah Lauren Genavieve Phobe
 
Denise Annabelle Alana Tiffany

Tabor Christian College

Jason Larissa
 
 

Torrens Valley Christian School

Matthew Phillip Kate Rachel

University Senior College

Calum Melanie Ellie Megan
 
Ellen Chanel Lorena Chloe
 
Kailee Connor Bec Alex
 
Katina
 
 
 

Friday, 29 September 2006 – Sydney (school visits)

Sir Joseph Banks High School

Ms Julie Parker, Deputy Principal

Ms Sarah Hawke, Teacher

Mr Keith Mealey, Teacher

Ms Cynthia Mikel, Teacher

Ms Michelle Rushton, Teacher

Ms Amarjit Walia, Teacher

Chris, Student

David, Student

Eric, Student

George, Student

Henry, Student

Jake, Student

James, Student

Krystal, Student

Kylie, Student

Kyriacos, Student

Luke, Student

Maha, Student

Michael, Student

Neil, Student

Paul, Student

Raman, Student

Ricky, Student

Robbie, Student

Shane, Student

Steven, Student

Talal, Student

Taneka, Student

Wilson, Student

and other students

Al Zahra College

Haj Ahmad Mokachar, Chairman

Ms Angela Iliadis, Teacher

Ms Sarah Jane Lynham, Teacher

Ms Lisa Sadruddin, Teacher

Akmar, Student

Ali, Student

Arhloo, Student

Asad, Student

Ayah, Student

Batoul, Student

Fati, Student

Fatima, Student

Fatima, Student

Izdehar, Student

Lasayna, Student

Mahmoud, Student

Manal, Student

Mohammed, Student

Mostafa, Student

Muqbil, Student

Ribit, Student

Rouba, Student

Salih, Student

Shardia, Student

Sukaina, Student

Sussan, Student

Tarbal, Student

Zahra, Student

Zayna, Student

Zeinab, Student

and other students

Friday, 13 October 2006 – Sydney

Parliamentary Education and Community Relations Section, Parliament of NSW

Mr Graham Spindler, Manager, Education and Community Relations

Ms Daniela Giorgi, Education Officer

The Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Macquarie University

Dr Davis Saltmarsh, Lecturer

Mr Rod Lane, Lecturer in Education HSIE

Roundtable of ethnic media

Australian Electoral Commission

Ms Shauna Williamson , Director, Public Awareness Programs Section Ms Marie Nelson, Deputy State Manager

Ms Peita Mamo, Public Awareness Officer

Mrs Ann Cass, Divisional Returning Officer for Cunningham

Ms Rhonda Murphy, Divisional Returning Officer for Prospect

Australian Chinese Newspapers Pty

Mr Charles Ng, Advisor

Chieu Duong: The Sunrise Daily Newspaper

Mr David Giang, Managing Editor

F.L. Press Pty Ltd

Mr George Minas, In-House Counsel

Persian Herald

Mr Richard Mansouri, Editor

Radio Austral – Spanish Radio Network

Mr Ezequiel Trumper, National News Editor

Special Broadcasting Service

Mr Thang Ngo, Manager, National Sales Mr Grahame O'Leary, Manager Government Relations

Turkish News Weekly

Mrs Arzu Agacayak, Editor
Ms Amber Sierek
The Parliamentary Club

Mr Don Perna, Teacher, St Joseph’s Schoo, Albion

Mr Euan Brown, Student, St Joseph’s School, Albion

Mr James Arblaster, Student, St Joseph’s School, Albion

Thursday, 19 October 2006 – Canberra school forum

Australian Capital Territory

Daniel David Sarah Jacob

New South Wales

Liam Amy Bailey Alice

Northern Territory

Tara Kyle Natasha Tom

Queensland

Angel Mark Caitlin James

South Australia

Tiffany Craig Chloe Tim

Tasmania

Anika Lawrence Georgia Rossina

Victoria

Muhammed Emilia Daniel Natalie

Western Australia

Neeshima John Kelly Jordan

Monday, 23 October 2006 – Brisbane

Queensland Teachers’ Union

Ms Lesley McFarlane, Assistant Secretary, Research

Local Government Association of Queensland

Ms Lyndelle Drew, Community Relations Project Officer

Ms Rachael Uhr, Youth Policy Officer

Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (and New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People and Commissioner for Children, Tasmania )

Dr Tim Reddel, Executive Director, Policy, Research and Employment Screening

Ms Lone Keast, Manager Policy, Strategic Policy and Research

Mrs Adrienne Schneider, Senior Policy Officer

Mrs Melissa Rasmussen
Mr Stephen Paul, Principal, John Paul College

Tuesday, 24 October 2006 – Cairns and Townsville (school visits)

Hambledon State School

Mrs Mali Te Loo, Year 7 Teacher

Ms Liz Jorgensen, Librarian

Mr Tony Anderson, Divisional Returning Officer for Leichhardt

Brendan, Student

Carl, Student

Daniel, Student

Drew, Student

Gavin, Student

Jacob, Student

James, Student

Jared, Student

Kenny, Student

Kirsten, Student

Mathew, Student

Megan, Student

Michael, Student

Patrick, Student

Rebecca, Student

Renee, Student

Rhanee, Student

Shannon, Student

Shaylie, Student

 

and other students

Heatley Secondary College

Mr Simon Boevink, Head of the Department of Health and Physical Education and Social Science

Mr Bill Sperring, Principal

Mr Craig Beinssen, Teacher

Mr Greg Boyd, Teacher

Ms Rebecca Brown, Teacher

Ms Tracy Camillieri, Teacher

Ms Janine Cooke, Teacher

Mr Jamie Gardner, Teacher

Ms Erica Gavan, Teacher

Ms Joan George, Teacher

Mr Chester Nathan, Teacher

Ms Jill Staunton, Teacher

Alexia, Student

Alisha, Student

Allanah, Student

Amanda, Student

Andrea, Student

Ben, Student

Caitlin, Student

Chris, Student

Eleanor, Student

Glen, Student

Hannah, Student

Jasmin, Student

Jason, Student

Jimmy, Student

Joelle, Student

Jordan, Student

Kalea, Student

Kristen, Student

Navdeen, Student

Rachel, Student

Sarah, Student

Sean, Student

Tamsin, Student

Teri, Student

 

 

and other students

Monday, 20 November 2006 – Darwin

Northern Territory Electoral Commission

Mr William Shepheard, Electoral Commissioner

Local Government Association of the Northern Territory

Mr Tony Tapsell, Chief Executive Officer

Roundtable of civics and electoral educators

Northern Territory Legislative Assembly

Ms Loraine Caldwell, Education Coordinator, Parliamentary Liaison and Coordination Unit

Kormilda College

Mrs Julie Hearnden, Head of Humanities

Northern Territory Statehood Steering Committee

Mr Michael Tatham, Executive Officer

Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training

Mrs Jeannie Bennett, Parliamentary Education Project Manager

Ms Debra Liddiard-Taruminggi, Manager ESL Literacy and Numeracy

Mrs Colleen Williams

Monday, 27 November 2006 – Canberra

Southern Cross Group (via teleconference to Brussels, Belgium)

Ms Anne MacGregor, Co-founder

Monday, 4 December 2006 – Canberra

Australian Electoral Commission

Mr Ian Campbell, Electoral Commissioner

Ms Barbara Davis, First Assistant Commissioner Business Support

Ms Gail Urbanski, Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Policy

Dr Chris Drury, Australian Electoral Officer, State Manager for SA

Department of Education Science and Training

Mr Noel Simpson, Branch Manager

Dr Declan O'Connell, A/g Director, Australian History, Quality Schooling Branch

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

Mr Peter Vardos, First Assistant Secretary, Citizenship, Settlement and Multicultural Affairs

Ms Mary-Anne Ellis, Assistant Secretary, Citizenship and Language Service Branch

Australian Federation of Societies for Studies of Society and Environment

Ms Sandra Kenman, Executive Officer

Student Vote

Mr Taylor Gunn, Chief Election Officer

The Hon. Teresa Gambaro MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs

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