Chris Abercrombie: PPTA President disagrees with the Government's decision to fund charter schools

Education-based unions are picking apart the Government's scheme for charter schools. The coalition's putting more than $150 million in the Budget for 15 new charter schools - and converting 35 state schools. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie says we shouldn't privatise a public good, and believes there are 'better uses' for the money. "Strengthening the state system and not siphoning money out of it - I think that would be the biggest benefit to the vast majority of students in this country." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.