Greens Propose $10 Billion Plan to Make Public Schools Free and Support Families

The policy includes an $800 annual payment for public school students and aims to abolish school fees, funded by a proposed corporate tax.

The Greens have announced a $10 billion education proposal to eliminate public school fees and provide families with an annual $800 'back-to-school' payment per child.
The policy, costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office, would allocate $7.6 billion for the payments and $2.4 billion to cover school fees through 2028.
Funding for the initiative would come from a proposed 'super profits tax' on large corporations, a measure opposed by both the government and business groups.
Critics, including the opposition and government, argue the plan is economically reckless and inflationary, raising concerns about its feasibility during a cost-of-living crisis.
The Greens aim to negotiate this policy in a potential minority parliament, emphasizing its focus on reducing financial burdens for families and improving public education access.