Fears Bill will encourage cyberbullying

A MAJOR Queensland union has raised concerns the Palaszczuk government’s Human Rights Bill could encourage cyberbullying against students and teachers.

The Queensland Teacher’s Union also wants changes to the legislation when it comes to enshrining a right to education, its submission to the parliamentary committee reviewing the bill reveals.

“This right to freedom of expression will allow parents and other stakeholders in the educational community to air their opinions on public servants, including teachers, school staff and students in a public forum,” QTU general secretary Graham Moloney writes in submission.

“The QTU is extremely concerned that this will effectively legitimise cyberbullying, in a world where such cyberbullying is already an extremely delicate and fatal issue.”