Suggestions by the AEU (opinion piece 22/2/20) that the Tasmanian government doesn't value public education are complete rubbish and just plain wrong.
Funding for education in Tasmania is based on the principles of fairness and equity. It is important to note that approximately 90 percent of state education funding goes to public education.
In reference to non-government funding, in 2018 the Tasmanian majority Liberal Government established a new agreement with the Commonwealth that ensures future funding for Government schools increases at a higher rate than the non-government sector.
This corrects the previous agreement put in place by the former Labor – Green Government that delivered greater funding growth to the non-government sector.
We are very proud of our record investment in the public school system, and we will always support students who require the greatest need. This equity based principle is reflected in our introduction of literacy coaches, funding to support students with behavioural challenges as a result of trauma and our new needs based funding model for disability.
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