# Wait... they hit kids at school?

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Podcast: [Wait... They Did What!?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wait-they-did-what-7781555)
Published: 2026-04-12T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/wait-they-did-what/wait-they-hit-kids-at-school-/106453312
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## Resource

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.

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