Matthew Bach
Dr Matthew Bach is a high school principal in the United Kingdom, a historian and a former Victorian state MP.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
I support the right to protest, but these Melbourne Uni students should be expelled
What’s now occurring at the university has crossed a line and is negatively impacting many other students. An environment that legitimises antisemitism has been fostered.
- by Matthew Bach
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Liberal Party
‘Selfish, rich geriatrics’ are holding the Liberal Party back from young voters
Embracing new housing policies isn’t just good policy for the people of Victoria, it’s good politics for the future of the Liberal Party.
- by Matthew Bach
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Liberal Party
Menzies is dead. It’s time for the Liberals to forge a new path
Clinging to the legacy of a government first elected 84 years ago is not a viable strategy for winning elections and governing.
- by Matthew Bach
Opinion
Education
Positive Education is driving away teachers and sending students backwards
The promotion of neoliberalism in our classrooms is of more concern than the pushing of left-wing dogma. Let’s bin it.
- by Matthew Bach
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Literature
Book ban calls come from both left and right - neither side is correct
If you believe in freedom of expression, you believe in freedom of expression. It’s intellectually moribund to criticise those seeking to censor books you like, while calling for censorship yourself.
- by Matthew Bach
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Schools
School refusal numbers are soaring. Parents need to show tough love
Parents increasingly want to be their children’s friend, rather than mentor, guide and – often – corrector. In my teaching years I saw this all the time. Going to school must be non-negotiable.
- by Matthew Bach