Private schools in Queensland are pushing back against the rollout of a new law that allows female students to wear pants or shorts as an alternative to skirts.
Queensland education minister Grace Grace says the government has no say in the policy of private schools, but wants students to be free to choose the type of clothing that best fits their school curriculum and activities.
Amanda Mergler from Girls’ Uniform Agenda says private schools are choosing to stick to tradition rather than acknowledging the decision of the anti discrimination commissioners who have stated it is discrimination to force girls to wear dresses or skirts to school.