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School girls in Victoria are getting free pads and tampons next year

Free pads and tampons will be available to girls at Victoria's state schools next year as part of a $20 million government program and election promise.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews seen alongside students at University High in Melbourne, Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews seen alongside students at University High in Melbourne, Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Source: AAP

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Girls at Victorian state schools will be able to get free pads and tampons on campus from next year.

The $20.7 million scheme is being rolled out this week, with the sanitary items to be made available in every public primary, secondary and specialist school by the middle of next year.

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