Victorian public schools to be fully funded — but only by 2034

The Victorian government and the Commonwealth have reached a funding agreement for Victorian public schools. Under the deal, state schools will be fully funded, but the target will not be achieved until 2034.

The agreement has received a cautious welcome from key education stakeholders, including school principals, the education union, and parents. Local concerns highlight the tangible impacts of current funding levels, such as infrastructure issues like potholes in school playgrounds.