A Parliamentary inquiry into the impact of the State Government’s decision to delay increasing Victoria’s public school funding is now accepting submissions.
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said public schools are a key part of our education system, and this inquiry provides an opportunity for parents, teachers, school communities and stakeholders to have their say.
The Allan Labor Government has delayed raising the state’s school funding to 75 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard until 2031. It was previously set to be increased by 2028.
This delay represents a $2.4 billion reduction from previously committed funding for Victorian government schools.
The Committee is seeking submissions on the implications of this funding decision, including:
- Comparative funding levels: State and Commonwealth funding per student in Victorian government schools relative to other states and territories.
- Commonwealth contributions: The impact of the delay on federal funding arrangements.
- Student outcomes: How the funding cut may affect the education of current and future students.
- Workforce effects: Consequences for Victoria’s teaching and school workforce.
- Resources and infrastructure: The ability of schools to purchase educational resources, teaching materials, capital equipment, and maintain buildings and grounds.
The inquiry is being run by the Legislative Council’s Legal and Social Issues Committee.
Submissions can be made via the Committee’s website and are open until Friday 19 December.
The Committee will report its findings to Parliament by 30 April 2026.
