Victorian premier pledges to lift school funding to meet Gonski standards

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to lift state funding for public schools to fully meet the benchmarks set by the Gonski school funding plan. The commitment involves fulfilling the state's specific obligations to ensure public educational institutions receive their designated financial support.

The announcement addresses longstanding funding debates surrounding the implementation of the Gonski standards in Victoria, marking a significant policy stance by the new premier regarding public education investment.