Federal Funding Review

For the first time since 1973, the Federal Government is conducting a review of funding to schools. It is vital that AEU members and supporters of Public Education take this opportunity to lobby the Federal Government for a fair and just outcome for public schools across the nation.

This is the biggest opportunity in over 30 years to change the outdated and unfair SES (Socio-economic Status) model, which provides private schools with a disproportionate amount of taxpayer's dollars. As AEU Federal President Angelo Gavrielatos recently pointed out, the SES system has been corrupted; 50 percent of private schools receiving more money than they are entitled to.

It's time for change and it's time to make your voice heard. Follow this link to tell the Federal Government that your school needs improved funding.

• 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