Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has withdrawn his attack on Daniel Andrews and admitted his frustrations led him to “overstep the mark”, after he accused the Victorian Premier of demonstrating a “failure of leadership” for not reopening schools.program on Sunday morning threatened to collapse national cabinet unity, as a clash erupted between the Commonwealth and Victorian governments on schools.
Mr Tehan had earlier said the Victorian Premier's reluctance to reopen schools was a clear "failure of leadership" and that he should be called out for his lack of a plan on returning children to classrooms. Ms Mikakos said schools would remain closed for a vast majority of students and teachers and that her government was following the advice of Professor Sutton.
"I'm sure Dan Tehan would like to have that knowledge ... before making those remarks earlier today," Ms Mikakos said. Mr Tehan said other state and territory leaders – including South Australian Premier Steven Marshall, West Australian Premier Mark McGowan and Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner – had taken a sledgehammer to COVID-19 without doing the same to the schools system, like Mr Andrews.
Victorian Opposition Leader Michael O'Brien said Mr Andrews should explain why the state was not following in the footsteps of the rest of the country in easing strict stay-at-home restrictions, or explaining when restrictions could be wound back. "13 new cases of coronavirus in Victoria, including one at school," he posted. "The federal government should spend less time playing politics and discrediting the amazing work our teachers, staff and parents are doing during this challenging time.
I'm so sick of having thickheaded, know buggerall about their portfolio, advertising disciples doing these really integral jobs that impact on the future of the country. Grrrrrr
Tehan is a dill
How does one withdraw from being an abusive, uncaring, brain dead LNPCrimeFamily shill? It's jealousy that creates the frustration dan tehan suffers auspol
No excuse fw
I don't understand why he apologised? Who went 'after' him?
That is Liberals way to solve country’s problems, blame someone else for their feller and their problems is solved with lies and propaganda. Remember; 6 years in power, not one country’s problem solved because they were preoccupied digging dirt on Bill Shorten
As if we all aren’t frustrated but we don’t lash out, we cope
What for saying the truth ..Dan don't back down your right...
He should apologise and admit that he was behaving badly. Withdrawal is insufficient.
Seriously ScoMo....cometh the hour.....cometh the man. Start sacking all those who get sucked into to TV comments such as Tehans ill informed tirade at Dan Andrews. This immature attack in these times is doing a Trump....dividing the country. It must stop immediately!
envirorealism And resigned?
Takes a lot to admit fault in public even when you know you blew it real bad. I can respect that
Only after he got a reaction he didn't expect. Didn't see that bus.
Are ScoMo kids back to school?
No need to withdraw, he was right, Victoria is the worst run state at the moment, a very scared premier and a mad professor is running this state
Still think an apology would be nice. I spent years teaching my children that an 'I'm sorry' is part of polite society and the good manners they should be using. DanTehanWannon
Knick knack paddy whack... Looks like MP Dan copped a tongue lashing from the boss...
Give credit where due for taking responsibility. More than Jenny Mikakos did after disgracefully shaming a GP or Anneliese van Diemen after her ill timed factually incorrect tweet.
Somethings just can't be unsaid.....perhaps we should just get rid of state governments all together....let's rewrite the constitution
Another ministerial blunder a fraud. He’s clearly a liar. Australian politician in power are sad little men with no vision and no morals.
Too little too late. Did the PM send you out to spout this bulldog rubbish, bad move!
Too little too late!
“Withdraw”? How about “ I apologise unreservedly and I commit myself to exercise positive, empowering, collaborative and relational leadership on this and every issue in the future!”?
Lack of judgement resign now
COVID19Aus are we aware the virus clusters is spreading more in essential services places recently? such as the meat packer, the health services- Albert Road clinic, ambulance paramedic, and the school. Please Help keep everyone safe, don’t rush.
Even across Europe schools will start to open tomorrow or the week after. Australia is pretty safe to do so. The Health Panel including CHOs from all States advise school is safe. The only people who play politics are VIC Labor and the Union behind. They can’t justify it
A withdrawal is a weasel's way of avoiding consequences. He is yet to apologise.
It’s amazing how quick the anti Libs jump on this. The Feds and the States have worked extremely well together on pretty well every issue bar education. Well done to all.
Come on Dan do the right thing and resign out of embarrassment.
Wanting to appease his Uber Boss ScottyFromMarketing made him do it. Not frustration!!!
He didn't over step the mark. He has called Heir Andrews out for the arrogant prick he is.
Tehan is just plain dumb. It doesn’t matter what side of the fence you are on. Only a fool would come to his defence.
Dan is still the Man... with kids of his own.. he knows..
This blokeTehan has had enough exposure on Twitter.We don't want to see his cowardly face any longer. Let us see the hero of the day Premier Andrews.
I’m so encouraged by this. Honesty at last ?
Oh dear Dan Tehan! Who's a silly boy then?
Goose
“Withdraw his comments” yeah no ! Thats like little Johhny Howard always refuting unpopular facts. The comments are out there now and they were intended.
Bad luck Mr Tehan - you should have known better. Think before you open your mouth next time. My previous position stands - bully boy tactics don’t win votes!!!
Spot the leadership? True leaders listen, collaborate and look to strengthen relationships.😬
He cant withdraw what he said he needs to grovel & apologize
The blokes a deadshit
'Frustrations'? What an absolute cop out by DanTehanWannon. What would they be exactly? How pathetic. You showed your true colours. You played politics using this crisis as launch pad. End of story.
Yeh right. Only taking it back as he has minimal support!
devalara44 David Speers made him do it
Ooops!
Mr Tehan has always struck me as someone who struggles to put a sentence together. He gets there in the end, however, his mouth seems to engage before his brain. As an Education Minister I would give him a ‘not quite there yet’ assessment for his speaking and listening.
They knew what they were doing. Andrews popularity shot through the roof and they pooped themselves with fear. The Liberal Party is a failed party in Victoria. The last Liberal government was so corrupt and arrogance it left a very bad taste.
Funny how he’s just worrying about those who will experience poorer education outcomes now.. how about changing the federal funding model that has increasingly prioritised those who generally will not be disadvantaged in current circumstances. Think we call that crocodile tears.
Daniel Andrews is the LNP/IPA's new African Gangs.
Those in Victoria feel his frustration. It has become a communist state under the dictator Dan.
Another idiot who knows nothing about the content of their portfolio!
Disgraceful attack
A plan for Dan 1. Remodel risk based on density factor 2. Focus policy on high density areas (e.g. CBD, aged care, public transport) 3. Focus policy on the aged and at risk, rather than one size fits all 4. Focus 5. Stop kicking the can and make 6-12 month plan Dan
A bit late. And his frustration came as a result of not answering a question despite it being asked several times. Though, that's all part of politician's handbook. Remember pokies of all persuasion, we put you there, you owe us some respect.
I think an apology to Premier Andrews is the appropriate thing to do
Tehan looks rather Silly now. Playing politics with Human Lives.
Apologise unreservedly. Do not test the waters and then retreat when feedback is not what you hoped it to be.
Highly paid Minister too stupid to control his own mouth. Top caliber team under ScottMorrisonMP
Never back down from a statement, especially when it's true.
What an Ahole
Withdrawal? Where’s the apology Dan Tehan. When do your kids go back to school?
Such an embarrassment of a leader. Bully boy tantrums when they don’t get own way. Shameful example of leadership.
Why are pollies all softcocks. If you say something, have the balls to back it up and stick with it. This is exactly the reason nothing gets done.
Foot in mouth disease
DanTehanWannon it’s not frustration ... it’s incompetence wrapped in ideology ... we need a minister concerned about health & education of students teachers and local community. Not in the pocket of TheIPA COVID19Aus
JohnMil37229625 I see the gene pool brigade out in force is getting lower an lower
That's what happens when you think Africa is a country!
Never apologised when in the right
No excuse
Tehan the Toerag.
Not once did Andrews attack Morrison for pissing off to Hawaii during the fires. Not once has he attacked him or Dutton over the Ruby Princess. Liberals need to grow up and address their own failing. auspol covid19australia
The Education Minister is another 3rd rate politician out of his depth. A vicious little man.
Where was his outrage over tassies basically identical policy? Oh, liberal premier, got it
Classic Liberal move to step on his own dick.
The lack of intelligence of these conservatives running our country is both infuriating and embarrassing
Oh surprise surprise our federal government has no clue what they're talking about as per usual.
Dan Tehan is way out of his depth taking on Daniel Andrews. Spectacular to see Tehan shooting himself in the foot!
Noooooo
Stupid c**t!!
When you are limited do not pick an argument with someone vastly smarter than you, Dan
Its time Tehan stands down, he's incompetent.
Maybe he should think before opening his mouth or the latest tweets What an embarrassment not only to his family but also to his all his colleagues About time this Mob ceases their vitriol attack on Labor & start Governing These outbursts come fm both Fed & State LNP camps
He should resign!!!!
Andrews is a loose cannon. Someone had to say something.
New development!!
Well done.
Understandable. It's the mark of a civilised person to recognise it and apologise.
You should read Australian Constitution first.
Such an unfortunate lightweight.
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