Why does the Australian Government support non-government schools?
As there is a public benefit in the schooling of every child, it is appropriate that a public funding contribution be made on account of each and every child. The Australian Government has provided funding to non-government schools for over four decades. The Australian Government respects the right of parents to choose a government or non-government school for their children. It is committed to an education system that pursues excellence for all Australian schools and where every child receives the highest quality education. The Australian Government provides funding to government and non-government schools as part of a funding partnership involving state and territory governments and parent communities. Under current funding arrangements, government schools are primarily funded by state and territory governments with the Australian Government providing some additional funding. The Australian Government is the primary source of public funding to non-government schools, although every s
