❓ The Leader of the Opposition questions the Premier on why Western Australia receives less federal education funding than the Northern Territory under the current agreement, compared to a previous deal. The Premier defends the current deal, highlighting increased funding in the immediate future.
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EDUCATION — FEDERAL FUNDING
885. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Noting that under the former deal Western Australia would have received
significantly more than under the current deal, I ask again part (3) of my
question. How is it a good deal for Western Australia that the Northern
Territory is getting $152 million more than Western Australia will get over the
same four-year period?
885. Mr M. McGOWAN to the Premier:
I have a supplementary question.
Noting that under the former deal Western Australia would have received
significantly more than under the current deal, I ask again part (3) of my
question. How is it a good deal for Western Australia that the Northern
Territory is getting $152 million more than Western Australia will get over the
same four-year period?
AnswerView source ↗
The Leader of the Opposition refers
to the former deal, so the last of the Labor confusion. The former deal, in
terms of government schools—that is what I am focusing on—was $137
million for government schools over four years back-ended. So, for 2014, only
$13 million was allocated for government schools. Now, the deal under Prime Minister
Abbott is $120 million for government schools —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
C.J. BARNETT : Yes, it is slightly less—$120 million compared with
$137 million. It is $120 million for government schools over four years, but,
significantly, $31 million next year—double what was offered by Labor.
to the former deal, so the last of the Labor confusion. The former deal, in
terms of government schools—that is what I am focusing on—was $137
million for government schools over four years back-ended. So, for 2014, only
$13 million was allocated for government schools. Now, the deal under Prime Minister
Abbott is $120 million for government schools —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
C.J. BARNETT : Yes, it is slightly less—$120 million compared with
$137 million. It is $120 million for government schools over four years, but,
significantly, $31 million next year—double what was offered by Labor.
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