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Queensland Secures $2.8 Billion in Federal Funding Under Landmark Schools Agreement

The Better and Fairer Schools Agreement marks the largest public education investment in Australian history, addressing funding shortfalls and systemic challenges nationwide.

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The agreement is tied to national reforms and will ensure every Australian student can receive a fully funded public education.
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Overview

  • Queensland was the final state to sign the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, ending a 19-month standoff with the federal government.
  • The agreement brings $16.5 billion in federal funding for public schools nationwide starting in 2025, including $2.8 billion for Queensland over the next decade.
  • Funding is tied to reforms such as evidence-based teaching practices, phonics and numeracy checks, mental health support, and teacher retention initiatives.
  • Queensland's historical underinvestment in public education and its unique challenges, including a high proportion of rural and Indigenous schools, were key factors in the negotiations.
  • The deal aims to improve educational outcomes, with targets to increase student proficiency in reading and numeracy by 10% and boost year 12 graduation rates by 2030.