Federal education minister Dan Tehan apologises for 'overstepping the mark' in schools closure criticism of Victoria

The federal education minister Dan Tehan has capitulated after picking a public fight with the Victorian premier Daniel Andrews about school closures, issuing a statement apologising for over-stepping the mark.

This is like an old school 90s blunder

He's just succeeded in making himself look stupid and the federal government

😱 Oops💣OOPS

There was no apology, you should correct this

It wasn’t an apology.

He meant it. The only reason he is backtracking is the new covid19 case in a school in Victoria confirmed during his interview.

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Dan Tehan tried to pressure Victoria to reopen schools, but he went from raging bull to mewling kitten | Katharine MurphyWhile the federal education minister banked on parents’ frustration with home schooling, those same parents are also worried The policy should be based on scientist advise at this time on what is best to avoid spread and not pressure/frustration of parents of having to take care of their kids at home! Going after a premier w/ a 78% approval rating was dumb.
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