Page MP Janelle Saffin says hundreds of computers promised to local schools are under threat, with Tony Abbott planning to rip computer funding away from local schools.

“I receive many inquiries from local families keen to know when their students will be receiving their computers, Ms Saffin said.

“We are getting on with the job of providing computers for every school student – it’s going to take some time, but we aim to have one computer per student by the end of next year.

“But there is a big risk to that plan – it’s Tony Abbot and his $700 million cut which will take away computers from local schools.
“This will mean hundreds of students will miss out on a computer in our area.

“The Government has delivered over 260,000 computers to help over 2,300 schools get the technology they need and is on track to meet its commitment of having one computer per student by the end of next year, with the states currently conducting large scale roll outs.

“But the risk is that Tony Abbott will cut the funding to schools yet to receive their computers – including many in our local schools.

“The Coalition candidate, Mr Hogan, needs to explain why the Federal National and Liberal parties support Tony Abbott’s plan to cut these computers from our local schools,” Ms Saffin said.

Computers to be cut by Tony Abbott in local schools are:
                        
Blue Hills College      2     
Biala Special School    1     
Summerland Christian College    10    
Casino Christian School 3     
Emmanuel Anglican College       9     
St Andrew's Christian School    9     
Clarence Valley Anglican School 9     
St Mary's High School   32    
Trinity Catholic College        98    
McAuley Catholic College        41    
St John's College Woodlawn      58    
Bonalbo Central School  5     
South Grafton High School       76    
Woodenbong Central School       10    
Grafton High School     78    
Casino High School      59    
Kyogle High School      34    
Ballina High School     47    
Southern Cross School   57    
Kadina High School      43    
Lismore High School     67    
Richmond River High School      41    
Alstonville High School 71    
Evans River Community School    26    
Wilson Park School      2     
Induna School   3