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MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 322

Sex Television Program

MR WESTENDE - asked the Minister for Education and Training on notice on 16 September 192:

(1j Has the Government made any assessment of the impact on

the community of the recent television program hosted

by Sophie Lee called "Sex".

(2) Has there been any follow up counselling of young

people to gauge their reactions and to offer advice

where needed.

(3) Does the Government have a view about the program.

MR WOOD - the answer to Mr Westendes question is:

(1) No

(2) No

(3) The government does not endorse the use of this program

in schools. Certain segments of the program are

serious attempts to address valuable issues, but would

have to be selected carefully and viewed only within

the relevant context of health or science education.

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