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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 9 MIN

'Dumbed down and woke': Why experts say Australia’s national curriculum is failing our kids

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and education consultant Dr. Kevin Donnelly discuss a damning new Menzies Research Centre report outlining how Australia's curriculum has become overcrowded, sub-standard, and overly focused on "woke" political correctness. They advocate for slashing the core curriculum to 60% of the school week to eliminate bloated bureaucracy, reduce climate anxiety in students, and give schools the autonomy to reintroduce trades, sports, and patriotic values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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