Wait... they hit kids at school?

It was legal for Australian teachers to hit school kids up until the 1990s... with a weapon known as the cane.   

This episode will answer questions like: 

• What was the cane at school? 
• When was the cane banned in schools in Australia? 
• Why was the cane banned in schools? 
• What are the rights of children in Australia? 

 Find more episodes of kids’ history podcast Wait... They Did What!? with Tilly Oddy-Black on the Kids tab of ABC listen. 

If you or someone you know is being hurt by anyone, you should tell a trusted adult, or you could call the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.