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Fraser Barton and Kat Wong

'Nation-building' deal as public schools fully funded

A public school funding deal is linked to reforms to lift education standards across the nation. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

A landmark agreement that ensures every Australian student receives a fully funded public eduction is being toasted as a nation-building breakthrough.

After months of back-and-forth, the Commonwealth on Monday bowed to demands from a final holdout state and brokered a deal.

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