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The government has backed down on a last-minute law change regarding homeschooling after a community backlash.
The Education Minister last week suddenly announced the introduction of new requirements on parents homeschooling their children - following advice from her officials.
It prompted alarm from the sector who said the changes - without any consultation - would give the state too much power over what happens in people's homes.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Erica Stanford said the government had listened to the feedback and would now take the time to get the complicated issue right.
