“Instead of getting the Gonski deal, we effectively got the Shorten/Gillard deal which saw them do a whole bunch ...
Birmingham says Gonski funding corrupt, seeks new deal with states
Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham has renewed calls to replace the “corruption” of Gonski ahead of Friday’s meeting with state counterparts. Birmingham says 27 special deals brokered by the Labor government produced a funding model littered with preferential treatment to some states, and a lack of equity across the board.
Minister Birmingham wants a new funding arrangement with states void of special deals
