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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp

Labor’s delay on public schools funding deal a ‘betrayal’ of disadvantaged students, advocates say

Jason Clare in parliament
Jason Clare, the minister for education, defends the delay as necessary in order to best direct funding to students in need. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Albanese government has been accused of betraying public schools after delaying a new funding agreement by one year.

On Friday, the council of education ministers decided to extend the deal until December 2024, meaning governments will not have to increase public school funding beyond existing commitments until 2025.

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