The Australian Government has announced a landmark $4.2 billion increase in public school funding over four years, representing a 12% uplift from current levels. The package prioritises under-resourced schools in regional and remote areas, with a focus on reducing the gap between the most and least advantaged students.
New funding streams will target specialist teacher recruitment, mental health support, school infrastructure, and First Nations education programs. The announcement has been broadly welcomed by teacher unions, though some state governments have questioned the conditions attached to the funding.
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