Federal Election 2010
What will a new or re-elected Federal Government have in store for Public Education?
The AEU Federal Office has produced a summary outlining what the major political parties are offering public education at the upcoming Federal Election. You can also view a YouTube message from AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos.
Follow the links below to policies contributed by the various parties contesting on August 21.
Australian Greens
Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships
Carers Alliance
Australian Labor Party
Liberal Party
Family First
November 15: National Day of Action on Schools Funding
The AEU, in conjunction with the Australian Council of State Schools Organisations, Austrailan Secondary Principal's Association and the Australian Government Primary Principal's Association, urges all supporters of public education to get involved in a national day of action on schools' funding this November 15th. > Read more
National Day of Action announced
Parents, teachers and principals are being encouraged to take part in a National Day of Action in support of greater funding for public schools. > Read more
Greater investment in public schools needed
The Australian Education Union said today that independent research commissioned by the Gonski Review confirmed the need for a fundamental overhaul of school funding and a greater investment in public schools. > Read more
Spending on public schools below international average
A new report has revealed Australia is spending a smaller percentage of government funding on public schools than almost any other major nation in the world. > Read more
Research shows school funding needs overhaul
The need for a fundamental overhaul in the way schools are funded and the investment of additional resources in public schools is confirmed in new research released today. > Read more
Gonski discusses Federal Funding Review on ABC
Chair of the Federal Government's Schools Funding Review panel, David Gonski, discusses the review on ABC Radio National's Life Matters. > Read more
Australians overwhelmingly support greater public school funding
Teachers, principals and support staff from around the country will take part in the Australian Education Union's 27th Annual Federal Conference which begins in Melbourne today. > Read more
I won't pay to send my kids to school
Comedian Wendy Harmer expresses her views on school funding in this great Sunday Telegraph article. > Read more
AEU Campaign Newsletter - November 2010
Make a submission to the Federal Funding Review. Don't give up your hard won rights. State Budget Cuts. Don't close the door on adult re-entry. > Read more
Make your voice heard on public school funding
The Federal Government has announced a review of the way it funds public and private schools. > Read more
Federal Funding Review Resources
These resources will assist you in the review submission process. > Read more