Karen’s Comment

from Western Weekender August 18 2023

All stars in action

The weekly views of the State Member for Penrith

Teachers, I’m with you

I know our teachers are feeling disappointed and angry as the issues surrounding salary and workload conditions continue.

I have been contacted by many teachers

I also share your concerns. I am certainly advocating to the Premier and Minister my views and those of my constituents. Our teachers are too important to lose.

“He cannot practice in his former professional roles as an accountant and tax agent,” he said.

Before handing down her judgement, Justice Sweeney took into account that Carter has only been before the court once before for dishonesty offences but did not discount that these “allegations of effectively fraud” are very “serious”.

She also noted that he was in the process of seeking out treatment for his gambling addiction in the days leading up to his arrest and had registered with BetStop, which will prevent him from gambling online.

He was granted bail under incredibly strict conditions, which were read out to the court.

Following his release, Carter must reside in with his retired mother in Kingswood, report daily to police and wear an electronic tracking bracelet.

He is also prohibited from leaving greater Sydney and is only allowed to leave home for a number of reasons identified by the court.

Carter is yet to enter a plea in relation to the charges.

He is due to reappear at Penrith Local Court on September 8.

The Education Minister has recently reiterated that raising the pay and conditions of our teachers is an essential part of the Minns Labor Government’s plans.