A landmark review of Western Australia’s outdated School Education Act has been tabled in parliament – but while the education minister has called it “incredibly important”, advocates say it is nothing more than “fairy dust and spin”.

Education Minister Sabine Winton tabled the review on Thursday morning, nearly two years after it was first announced.

The review was aimed at improving access to education for those living with a disability and their families, as well as supporting teachers dealing with increasing complex needs in the classroom.

Winton said the government’s response would strengthen legislation and policy to ensure students with disability have more equitable access to quality education.

The review identified a number of barriers that need to be addressed to make that ha

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