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Private versus public schools debate back in the headlines

Treasurer Scott Morrison.
Treasurer Scott Morrison. Source: AAP

The perennial issue of funding for Australia's independent schools is back in the headlines again.


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By Amanda Cavill, Lê Tâm

Source: SBS



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The perennial issue of funding for Australia's independent schools is back in the headlines again.


The private-schools sector has warned the Federal Government not to treat it as an easy target for cuts.

And Labor has expressed concerns over just how funding for the nation's independent schools will work.

It all comes after Education Minister Simon Birmingham said federal funding for some independent schools may need to be reduced as the Government negotiates new funding deals.


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