Protest over Qld school closures

People have rallied outside the LNP state conference to protest against the closure of schools. Source: AAP

STUDENTS, parents, teachers and unionists have protested outside the Liberal National Party state conference in Brisbane over the possible closure of eight schools.

Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek says community consultation ends in July and a decision will be made in August.

"It's a calm process and we want a mature conversation," he said.

"Union-led hysteria is not going to make any difference to our deliberations."

Mr Langbroek says concerns about the possible closures need to be balanced against the building of 10 others, which is being done in partnership with the private sector.

He also attacked Labor for closing 139 schools over 20 years.

About 150 people took part in Sunday's protest, organised by the Parents and Teachers' Association, on the last day of the LNP state conference.

Queensland Teachers' Union president Kevin Bates says the difference between Labor's closures and the LNP's is the consultation process.

He says there is community angst this time round because they have only been given eight weeks to comment, compared to a two-year process under Labor.

"They failed to consult with anybody - these schools learnt about their fate on an announcement in the 6pm news," Mr Bates said.

"By keeping secrets and sneaking it out through the media, they cause this sort of response from the community."

Fortitude Valley State School, Old Yarranlea State School, Toowoomba South State School, Stuart State School, Wyreema State School, Nyanda State High School, Charlton State School and Everton Park State High School are being considered for closure.

Mr Langbroek has said others could be considered for closure next year and in coming years.

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