Analysis finds Victoria's public schools underfunded by $1.7 billion across 2023

Public schools in Victoria were underfunded by more than $1.7 billion in 2023. Analysis by Nine Papers and the Australian Education Union has revealed state school funding shortfalls are close to 15 percent in all jurisdictions, except in the ACT. Victoria's funding gap is expected to reach almost 14 percent in 2024 – estimated to be a $1.5 billion shortfall. States and territories will begin negotiations with The Commonwealth for new funding deals. Education Minister Jason Clare is vowing to fix the gap.