Neal assesses computer needs

Labor candidate for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal visited Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy, on November 28.

Despite the poll not having been declared and encumbent Liberal candidate Mr Jim Lloyd not having conceded defeat, Ms Neal visited the school on behalf of the new government.

"Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has moved swiftly with his education plans for Australia and has asked his caucus members to assess the IT and computer needs for government and non-government schools in each electorate," Ms Neal said.

"One of the top priorities of the Rudd Labor Government is to get to work on meeting our commitments for an education revolution."

As well as visiting the college, Ms Neal also went to Central Coast Grammar School and St Josephs Catholic College.

She said the government planned to provide computers to every high school student from years nine to 12, with high-speed internet access, and to provide $2.5 billion to turn every secondary school into a trade training centre.

"In the meantime I am eager to get to work for the people of the Central Coast and I look forward to getting around to meeting all the constituents," Ms Neal said.

"It is important to get to work straight away on fulfilling our commitments and I want to ensure the Government has a good understanding of the needs of schools in the Robertson electorate."

Press release, 27 Nov 2007 Belinda Neal, Labor candidate for Robertson