BCC IN THE MEDIA
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Still no audited financials!
ABC's B'fast - ReformBCC talks with Ross Solly about risks to school community while the Proprietor (BCEL) remains unfit and in place.
No decision yet on BCC!
ABC's B'fast - Minister Berry says "ACT has not experienced anything like this before and thats why we're being careful with decisions".
"Clearly there are huge issues" Pocock quizzes federal bureaucrats on BCC
Canberra Times | 7 Nov 2024
Commonwealth education officials indicate to Senate Estimates serious breaches and failings by BCEL risking the schools $10Million of annual funding and its future viability.
APH Video | 7 Nov 2024
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This is Serious: Berry orders BCC to prove its compliant
Riot Act | 16 Sept 2024
Brindabella has 6 weeks from 3 Sept 2024 to comply: Berry
Canberra Times | 16 Sept 2024
ABC 7PM Nightly News
See 8 min 20 sec -16 Sept 2024
Minister takes action against Brindabella Christian College
Canberra Times | 16 Sept 2024
ABC B'fast queries Education
Minister Yvette Berry about
possible school closure
ABC's Afternoon News - Drive
News Flash - Possible Closure BCC
Brindabella Christian College to remove demountables
Canberra Times | 23 Aug 2024
Brindabella Christian College Principal Resigns
Riot Act | 12 Aug 2024
Brindabella Principal Keturah Jones Resigns Suddenly
Canberra Times | 12 Aug 2024
"Review Should Happen": Questions Raised over BCC Student Safety
Riot Act | 18 June 2024
Government may pause Brindabella College funding
Canberra Times | 6 June 2024
School's $100K spend criticised
Canberra Times | 13 June 2024
Brindabella blames union &
ACT gov for refinancing failure
Canberra Times | 5 June 2024
Senator Pocock standing up for
the BCC community as the
Federal Education Minister's Office outlines the school's breaches
Senate Estimates | 5 June 2024
School staff still waiting for nine months of unpaid super
Canberra Times | 16 Feb 2024
Private School used unapproved demountable classrooms
Canberra Times | 5 May 2024
ABC B'fast queries Education Minister Yvette Berry re unpaid staff super
and BCC's financial viability
BCC Carpark to stay open pending appeal in Supreme Court
Riot Act | 7 Feb 2024
Private school's staff not paid
super for 9 months
Canberra Times | 1 Feb 2024
See how your school compares.
New Report reveals cost of sending child to school - state by state
Education Editor | 24 Jan 2024
Court allows BCC's unauthorised car park to reopen as appeal looms
Riot Act | 31 Jan 2024
CSA's Mark Spencer tells The Australian, their member schools increased their fees by 5-10% for 2024. The Aust reports independent schools nationally, max increase was15%.
BCC exceeds all norms with 19-36%
The Australian | 18 Dec 2023
ACAT orders Brindabella to
close car park, rip it up
Riot Act | 8 Dec 2023
What Canberra Private Schools
will cost in 2024 (BCC +36%)
Canberra Times | 18 Dec 2023
"Trifecta of Non-Compliance": Contentious car park dispute finally comes to a conclusion
Riot Act | 15 Nov 2023
Tribunal orders private school carpark closure
Canberra Times | 15 Nov 2023
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Auditor raised concerns over BCC finances
Canberra Times | 30 March 2023
Brindabella reform group goes public, we can't be harmed anymore
Riot Act | 28 March 2023
Brindabella's mounting tax office debt revealed in tribunal
Riot Act | 27 March 2023
Brindabella Christian College to defend its viability in tribunal
Canberra Times | 27 March 2023
School owes $4.8 million to tax office
Canberra Times | 27 March 2023
BCC to refer officials to anti-corruption watchdog
Canberra Times | 27 April 2023
Strict Conditions imposed on Brindabella Christian College finances, governance
Riot Act | 24 April 2023
Brindabella must expand board, review finances
Canberra Times | 24 April 2023
Ministers concerns on Brindabella solvency, financial probity revealed
Riot Act | 24 April 2023
Parents and tax payers
deserve answers
Canberra Times | 1 April 2023
Brindabella reaches agreement with Education Minister
Canberra Times | 31 March 2023
Brindabella Wind Up Action Ends
with Payout for Parents
Canberra Times | 1 July 2023
Community Assoc. Gutted by ACAT BCC Carpark Decision
Riot Act | 27 June 2023
Parents call for 'wind up' of Brindabella Christian College
Canberra Times | 5 June 2023
Brindabella Unable to
'Extinguish' Tax Debt
Canberra Times | 7 May 2023
Application to wind up BCC
set for federal court
Riot Act | 6 June 2023
BCC calls commonwealth officials to face anti-corruption commission
Riot Act | 1 May 2023
Private School Receives Stop Work Notice
Canberra Times | 1 Sept 2023
Businesses urged to remove unfair contract terms ahead of law changes
ACCC Alert! | 11 Sept 2023
BCC Using Uncertified Classrooms as Structures
Riot Act | 12 Sept 2023
Historical Media Coverage
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Culture of fear as work safe investigates Canberra private school, Canberra Times (23 Aug 19)
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Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Workers Compensation Payouts, Cbr Times (23 Aug 19)
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Staff Member Made Serious Allegations Against Board Chair Riot Act (21 Dec 20)
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Canberra mother doubts Brindabella Christian College will change after 'wrongfully' excluding her boys, ABC News (23 Jan 21)
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Canberra Private School Registration System to be Overhauled, Canberra Times (8 April 2022)
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Christian College enrolment contract ruled 'unfair' by ACAT, Riot Act (12 May 22)
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Sweeping Changes to education laws after Brindabella unfair exclusion Riot Act (11 April 22)
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New Laws Clarify When Schools Can and Can't Suspend and Expel Students , Canberra Times (8 June 22)
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Brindabella Christian College made $3 Million loss in 2020, Canberra Times (28 March 23)
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