Australia politics live: Queensland signs deal for fully funded public schools; Crisafulli says Olympic plan negotiated over ‘common sense and cannoli’
Source: The Guardian | Published: March 23, 2025, 11:37 p.m.
PM says agreement signed today is biggest investment in public schools in Queensland by the commonwealth ever. Follow today’s news live
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PM announces federal government has reached school funding agreement with all states
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is holding a press conference, announcing the federal government has now reached a school funding agreement with all states and territories.
Every student, regardless of which school they go to, will receive this funding.
We need to do something today, not in 20 years’ time. Something needs to be done, we need to talk about this gas reserve policy, and I’m sorry about if that hurts political donations, too bad, so sad, it is about what’s best for the nation.
People living on or below the poverty line actually need them. What I don’t support is people like me [getting them], because they’re not means tested.
Why am I getting that money, mate? Because, quite frankly, I’d rather my 150 bucks make $300 down to the next person below me that’s feeling it really tough.
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