LNP Shadow Minister for Education Tracy Davis said she was very concerned at the rise in drug use in schools across Queensland.
“Almost 600 drug incidents a month are plaguing our schools right across Queensland,” Ms Davis said.
“More concerning is the number of drug related suspensions have jumped to more than 1,000 in 2016.
“Sadly, despite Labor making much noise about the ‘ice corridor’ the Education Minister could not answer if schools in this corridor were being targeted.
“Thousands of drug matters happening in our schools says we have a serious problem.
“During the estimates hearing the Minister revealed 34 primary school students, these are children under 12 years of age, had been caught with drugs at schools.
“We need more action by this Government and the part-time Education Minister to tackle this growing scourge in our school communities.
“Only the LNP will deliver safe and liveable communities.”
