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Why does the government fund private schools while public schools fall short?

Aug 11, 2026

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Why does the government fund private schools while public schools fall short?

Only 1.3% of public schools are funded to the government's own standard. For private schools, it's 98%.

Education

Archie Milligan

Aug 18, 2026

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Why does the government fund private schools while public schools fall short?

Only 1.3% of public schools are funded to the government's own standard. For private schools, it's 98%.

Education

Newsletter: Write off

The $1.4 billion given to the pokies.

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