New South Wales has signed a $4.8 billion education funding deal with the federal government, ensuring public schools receive additional support over the next decade.
The agreement aims to bring schools closer to the minimum funding levels recommended by the 2012 Gonski review. This deal follows a similar $2.5 billion agreement with Victoria, leaving Queensland as the only state yet to sign. The funding is tied to specific measures, such as phonics checks, to improve student outcomes.
The move is seen as a significant step in resolving long-standing school funding disputes ahead of the federal election.
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More taxpayer money funneled into a broken, bureaucratic system instead of actually empowering communities to run education on their own terms.
Good to see investment in education, but hopefully this funding comes with accountability and measurable outcomes rather than just throwing more money at the system.
It’s good to see education getting more funding, but let’s hope it’s actually spent on improving student outcomes instead of just growing the bureaucracy. Requiring phonics checks is a step in the right direction—kids need the basics before anything else. Hopefully, this doesn’t turn into another expensive government program with little accountability.
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Great to see public schools finally getting closer to the funding they deserve—education should be a right, not a privilege. Now let’s make sure the money actually reaches the students and teachers who need it most, not just bureaucratic red tape.
Throwing more taxpayer money at public schools won’t fix the real problem—government-run education is inefficient and unaccountable. Parents should have more control over where their education dollars go instead of relying on bureaucrats to decide what’s best for their kids.
This is a solid step toward ensuring public schools get the funding they need, but it’s important to see how the money is actually spent. Tying the funding to specific measures like phonics checks makes sense if it leads to better student outcomes, but we also need flexibility for schools to address local needs. It’s good to see NSW and Victoria getting on board, but Queensland dragging its feet could lead to uneven support for students across the country. Hopefully, this isn’t just about politics before the election and actually delivers real improvements in education.
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Finally, some real investment in public education—every kid deserves a fair go, not just those in private schools!
It's great to see public schools finally getting closer to the funding levels they deserve—every kid should have access to quality education, no matter their background. Now let’s make sure this money actually goes where it's needed most, not just tied up in bureaucratic red tape!
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Feds reach $4.8bn funding deal with Australia’s biggest state
Federal Labor will splash $4.8bn in additional commonwealth funds on NSW public schools across the next 10 years as it finally reaches a pre-election deal following prolonged negotiations.
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