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Children in the small Dixon Creek Primary School north-east of Melbourne

Children in the small Dixon Creek Primary School 50km north-east of Melbourne Source: Getty Images

Deputy Opposition leader Tanya Plibersek says a career in teaching should be a first choice for high achievers rather than a fallback option.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

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Deputy Opposition leader Tanya Plibersek says a career in teaching should be a first choice for high achievers rather than a fallback option.



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