Despite problems in its implementation, the investment in school infrastructure as part of the economic stimulus package represent the biggest investment in public education in decades. This outcome is the result of the tireless campaigning by supporters of public education for more than 10 years and is welcomed by the NSW Teachers Federation.
However, the flawed and unfair funding system of the Howard is still in place. This system puts private schools first and extends privilege rather than opportunity. We need to move away from a system that favours private schools and delivers billions to them each year regardless of educational need or resources.
The Federal Government has announced a review of schools funding. To be conducted in 2010 and 2011 the review will inform schools funding from 2013. It will be a most significant moment in the politics of education in Australia.
We must now turn our attention to building a campaign aimed at ensuring a just outcome which reflects the fact that it is free, secular, universally accessible public education that remains the key to a vibrant, socially cohesive and prosperous Australia.
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