Media Release
Friday 14 March 2025
TASSO Welcomes Updated School Funding Reform Agreement
TASSO welcomes the joint announcement today by the State and Federal Governments.
“Today’s announcement around the updated education agreement addresses many of the issues TASSO identified previously, such as closing accounting loopholes, resulting in more funding going to frontline education delivery,” TASSO President John Allan said today.
“We look forward to uplifting the education of Tasmania’s next generation through this funding increase, which is expected to be rolled out progressively until 2034.”
“A full commitment to education funding is an investment in Tasmania’s long-term future, ensuring all students receive the support and resources they need to thrive.”
TASSO is further encouraged by the commitment to fully accept 13 of the 14 recommendations made in the Independent Education Review.
TASSO Welcomes Acceptance of Independent Education Review Recommendations
TASSO welcomes the announcement by Education Minister Jo Palmer, MLC, regarding the acceptance of the Independent Education Review findings.
“TASSO is pleased that the recommendations of the Independent Education Review have been largely accepted,” TASSO President John Allan said today. “We look forward to working with the Department to develop and implement these recommendations. We encourage the Department to place a strong emphasis on genuine engagement with School Association Committees and parents during this process.”
For media inquiries, please contact:
Jessica Bennett
Tasmanian Association of State School Organisations (TASSO)
info@tasso.org.au
(03)62437718
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