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Gonski review set to bridge gaps between private and public schools

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While many public schools are welcoming the news, some lobby groups are still concerned that wealthy private schools could be set to receive funding increases.(Image by Bryan Raszka)

A radical shakeup could see a push towards equality between state and private school funding. The Gonski report recommends the government spend an extra $5 billion on education. Three quarters of this money would go to state schools. However the Gillard government haven’t committed to the increase.

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Monday, February 20 2012

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Featured in storyPresident of the Australian Education Union, Angelo GavrielatosPresident of the NSW Teachers Federation, Maurie MulheronNational Convenor of Save Our Schools, Trevor Cobbold

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Gonski review set to bridge gaps between private and public schools

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