State Government delivering record investment in education
09 November 2018
SA Government:
The Marshall Liberal Government is a
proud supporter of public education, delivering a record investment in
schools in the recent State Budget.
More than $1 billion is being invested in capital projects, including
two brand new birth to Year 12 schools for the metropolitan area
delivered under a Private Partnership model, and a new $100 million
school in Whyalla.
“The State Government recognises that investment in our children and
young people is a key driver for
South Australia’s prosperity, that’s why we’re delivering record
funding for education,” said Treasurer Rob Lucas.
“On World Teachers’ Day, we acknowledge the important work teachers,
preschool and other support staff do each day in educating our children.
“We are currently in the process of negotiating a fair and equitable
enterprise agreement with our Education Department staff and Australian
Education Union (SA) members, on behalf of around 27,000 people.
“Since early May, there have been ongoing, regular face-to-face meetings
between the parties – often weekly – and we strongly reject union claims
that the government has not been engaging in good faith.
“In fact, to date there have been 19 meetings between the parties – the
latest was yesterday - and we look forward to these talks continuing.”
Treasurer Rob Lucas said the Marshall Liberal Government will increase
recurrent funding for schools by $515 million in 2021-22 – when compared
to what the Labor government spent last year.
“This will be the largest amount ever spent by any government in
schools,” Mr Lucas said.
“In addition to new builds, we are spending $692m over the six years to
2022-23 on upgrading 91 schools, including 29 in regional South
Australia.
“We’ve also introduced a Literacy Guarantee package of measures, phonics
screening checks for all Year 1 students and literacy and numeracy
professional learning programs for teachers.”
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