Costello’s Baby Bonus Boom hits schools June 19, 2017 Costello’s Baby Bonus Boom hits schools Do you have a child turning 13 this year? If you do, then you’re a parent of one the oldest ‘baby bonus boomers’ born between 2004 and 2014. In 2004, then Treasurer, Peter Costello, famously called for Australians to have “one (child) for your husband, one for your wife and one for the country.” And…
$22B funding cut or fantasy figure? June 5, 2017 $22B funding cut or fantasy figure? Interested in understanding the complexities of the school funding debate? Why does Labor keep talking about a $22B cut? Does it make sense? Thoughtful article from Peter Goss, School Education Program Director, The Grattan Institute. The Conversation 5 minute read
How does funding work in the Catholic system? June 2, 2017 How does funding work in the Catholic system? Confused about school funding? What does it all mean? How does it get to your school? A nice explanation from Jessica Gerrard, Senior Lecturer in Education, Equity and Politics, University of Melbourne. 5 minute read. The Conversation