‘Shortchanging kids’:States demand extra $12b in united front over schools

‘Shortchanging kids’:States demand extra $12b in united front over schools

States are accusing the federal government of shortchanging students as they seek a 5 per cent increase in school funding from the Commonwealth.

  • byAngus Thompson andNatassia Chrysanthos

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‘Simpler and fairer’:Albanese flags HECS changes in budget relief

‘Simpler and fairer’:Albanese flags HECS changes in budget relief

The prime minister says he will announce soon a response to a recommended overhaul of HECS as calls come from the crossbench to look at wiping student debt.

  • byAngus Thompson
These schools won money for much-needed upgrades. But the funding could run out

These schools won money for much-needed upgrades. But the funding could run out

More than 60 public schools will get money for essential upgrades,but the one-off funding program is expiring with no commitment for its renewal. See if your school made the list.

  • byRobyn Grace andSherryn Groch
NSW cut public school budgets. Now it’s asking for an extra $8 billion

NSW cut public school budgets. Now it’s asking for an extra $8 billion

The NSW government and Commonwealth are at loggerheads over funding contributions to the state’s public schools.

  • byLucy Carroll
Education expert tapped to lead Cranbrook investigation

Education expert tapped to lead Cranbrook investigation

Dr Amanda Bell has an impeccable resume in women’s education,including stints at Kambala,Queenwood,Sydney University and Brisbane Girls Grammar School.

  • byCarrie Fellner
‘Not like a Bali holiday’:Crippling HECS debts spark calls for home loan overhaul

‘Not like a Bali holiday’:Crippling HECS debts spark calls for home loan overhaul

Universities Accord panel chair Dr Mary O’Kane has urged authorities to look at the impact of HECS-HELP on home loan assessments as young people struggle to enter the housing market.

  • byAngus Thompson
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Morrison handed Albo a cowpat sandwich. Now it’s time to pay for it
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University

Morrison handed Albo a cowpat sandwich. Now it’s time to pay for it

As part of his efforts to prove he could keep taxes lower than Labor,Morrison avoided fixing anything much. Now everywhere Albo and his ministers look,they find problems.

  • byRoss Gittins
Focus on fairness is an education,but Albanese’s ambition has yet to be tested
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Education

Focus on fairness is an education,but Albanese’s ambition has yet to be tested

The Albanese government has talked a good game on significant education reform. Soon,it will be time for action.

  • bySean Kelly
HECS fee relief could flow by July under proposed university debt overhaul

HECS fee relief could flow by July under proposed university debt overhaul

Australians paying off university debts could save $1000 or more by mid-year under a fee overhaul that Education Minister Jason Clare calls a cost-of-living fix.

  • byPaul Sakkal
University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul

University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul

The prestigious Group of Eight is opposed to a levy to fund infrastructure across the sector,as a 400-page report declares the current funding model is broken.

  • byLisa Visentin
These five private schools spent more on capital works than 3300 public schools

These five private schools spent more on capital works than 3300 public schools

State education ministers are calling for a dedicated fund for public school capital works,like private schools have already,to make up the gap.

  • bySherryn Groch andLucy Carroll