Federal Coalition Makes Major Policy Shifts Amid Funding Deal Talks In a significant move, the Australian federal coalition has announced plans to drastically cut net overseas migration and overhaul the housing construction code. The proposed changes aim to address concerns over housing affordability and population growth, sparking debate among experts and residents. As the government navigates these policy shifts, Education Minister Jason Clare expressed optimism about securing a long-awaited funding deal with Victoria to boost public school funding to Gonski levels over the next decade. With a 10-year agreement already in place with every state and territory except Victoria, Clare's comments suggest a promising development in the talks.
Coalition promises to drastically cut net overseas migration and housing construction code. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEducation minister says funding agreement with Victoria ‘very close’The education minister, Jason Clare, says a funding deal with Victoria to get public schools funded to Gonski levels over the next decade is “very close”.We’re very close, mate. I know [Victorian premier] Ben Carroll gets this, and I’m optimistic that we’ll get this across the line. He understands how important it is that teachers are paid well, that they do the best or do the most important job in the country, but how important it is that we fix the funding of our schools – we’ve struck agreements now, 10-year agreements, with every state and territory across the country except Victoria. We’re very close to landing that deal. Continue reading...
