Why do private schools get public funding? The school funding wars, explained

Geordie Little

By Geordie Little
Published October 18, 2018

Scott Morrison’s $4.6 billion funding package for Catholic and independent schools marks the latest entry in the seemingly-endless school funding wars.

Gough Whitlam staunchly advocated for non-government schools to receive state aid.

The wars have now outlasted roughly 15 prime ministers.

They predate Australia’s first TV broadcast, the switch to decimal currency ...

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