Statement: Australian Greens on new chaplaincy program
The Australian Greens have urged state and territory governments to think twice before signing up to reinstate the schools chaplaincy program, says Australian Greens spokesperson for schools Senator Penny Wright.
Senator Wright confirmed the Australian Greens opposed plans to put religious chaplains in Australian schools.
"The Australian Greens have consistently said that the time for amateurs is over and funding must be redirected to putting professional mental health workers in schools," Senator Wright said.