Queensland Signs Historic Deal to Fully Fund Public Schools by 2034

The agreement secures $2.8 billion in federal funding over a decade and commits to reforms addressing rural and Indigenous education challenges.

Queensland has become the final state to join the national school funding framework, marking the completion of a nationwide effort to fully fund public schools by 2034.
The deal brings $2.8 billion in federal funding to Queensland public schools over the next decade, raising the federal contribution to 25% of the Schooling Resource Standard.
Funding is tied to reforms including phonics and numeracy checks, catch-up tutoring, and mental health support to improve educational outcomes.
Queensland's agreement aims to address specific challenges such as rural, regional, and Indigenous education disparities, benefiting 560,000 public school students.
The agreement represents the largest-ever federal investment in Queensland public schools and includes targets to boost Year 12 completion rates and literacy and numeracy proficiency.