Media releases

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NAPLAN results reinforce need for full funding of public schools

In August this year, the 2024 NAPLAN results delivered a damning indictment on the failure of governments to fully fund public schools.

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Public school underfunding debacle for all states and territories

Media statement from AEU President Correna Haythorpe.

Today I call on the Prime Minister to urgently resolve the public school underfunding…

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New report recommends modernising school arrangements, backed by full funding and resources

A new research paper from Monash University is recommending Victoria explore options to modernise school provision, supported with full funding…

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New analysis highlights economic benefits of investing in public schools

New analysis from Jim Stanford, Economist and Director, Centre for Future Work at the Australia Institute, has highlighted the large economic,…

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AEU places immediate ban on implementation of the national reform agreement

The Australian Education Union has placed an immediate ban on the implementation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement. 

Federal…

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