From the President's desk, 11 March 2024 | Open PDF
We’re turning up the pressure on PM Albanese!
It’s time for the PM to fully fund state schools.
Dear colleague
Across Australia, teachers and education support staff in state schools are giving 100 per cent for their students. But they need to be backed by governments with the resources needed to provide high-quality teaching and learning for their students.
Right now, only 1.3 per cent of state schools are at 100 per cent of the schooling resource standard (SRS) - the minimum funding level.
Fixing this is urgent, and the only way to ensure every child has the support they need to succeed.
This year, the Albanese government is negotiating new school funding agreements with each state and territory. We need your help to make sure that these agreements deliver full funding for state schools, because it’s the best investment that Australia can make for the future of public education.
So, this week, we’re turning up the pressure on the Prime Minister. Will you join us?
Every day this week, we will be using different online tools to call on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to make sure that state schools are fully funded.
Whether it’s sharing your story, posting on social media, or sending an email – your voice will help convince the PM to invest in our future by fully funding state schools.
Cresta Richardson
QTU President
Authorised by Kate Ruttiman, General Secretary, Queensland Teachers' Union
21 Graham Street, Milton, QLD, Australia, 4064