Sun, 25 May 2008 12:08:08 GMT

Australia lagging in education, says Swan. Australia could fall behind developing Asian countries, including China and India, in education after years of neglect, Treasurer Wayne Swan says. Mr Swan said that in order to take advantage of the growth in Asia and the booming Indian and Chinese economies, Australia would have to invest heavily in education. Business Spectator, 21 May 2008. [edna education news]