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'Staggering' increase in number of lockdown incidents at WA schools

Source: abc.net.au Published Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:21:36 +0000

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Key context: Public schools were forced into lockdown 1,300 times last year, according to figures tabled in Parliament this week, and most of those were triggered by violent threats made against students or staff. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Public schools were forced into lockdown 1,300 times last year, according to figures tabled in Parliament this week, and most of those were triggered by violent threats made against students or staff.

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