Tasmanian Labor Labor will introduce a systematic, phonics-based program in primary schools In addition, 20 speech pathologists will be employed to work with students A majority Labor Government will launch the most ambitious literacy program Tasmanian schools have ever seen. More than 350 additional teachers will be employed over the next six years to provide small group and one-on-one teaching to students who need extra help. Labor’s $45.5 million plan, at full rollout, will also include the hiring of 20 additional speech pathologists to work with students as well as $1 million each year in professional development for teachers. Labor Leader Rebecca White said this plan was an investment in Tasmania’s future.