Pre Budget Submission 2026 - 2027
Improving the educational outcomes of rural and remote students requires a nationwide, collaborative approach to ensure national consistency, no matter where education is provided. The financial cost to families educating children in geographically isolated locations continues to rise, and the loss of many families from these areas can be attributed to the cost and difficulties of accessing equitable education.
The Australian Government, Department of Education’s 2024-25 corporate plan states … “build a better and fairer education system for all Australians; a system based on the principals of access and equity, sustainability and excellence… deliver a system able to meet the challenges of our nation’s future” Tony Cook, PSM.
