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Principal powers questioned

Victorian school principals will soon have new powers to suspend or expel students for harmful behaviour outside the school gate — including online incidents. Announced by Premier Jacinta Allan on Wednesday, 4 June, the changes bring Victoria into line with NSW and South Australia and…

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