Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right), Education Minister Jason Clare (left), NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Education Minister Prue Car signed the NSW school funding agreement at Carlton South primary School last week. Picture: Monique Harmer

Underfunded? Overfunded? How school funding works in Australia

By: Laura Perry in Funding, Industry+Reform, Top Stories March 11, 2025 0

During the federal election campaign we can expect to hear candidates talk passionately about school funding. This is one of the most contentious areas of education policy – and one many families and voters care deeply about.

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