Victorian Labor Pledges Billion-Dollar Boost to Schools

Premier Ben Carroll pledged on Nov. 14 that the Labor government would spend more than $1.17 billion upgrading 228 public schools if re-elected.

Victorian Labor Pledges Billion-Dollar Boost to Schools

TL;DR

  • Victorian Labor plans to invest over $1.17 billion in public schools.
  • The investment will upgrade 228 public schools across the state.
  • $500 million is allocated for non-government schools, including Catholic and low-fee independent schools.
  • Bellarine Secondary College is slated to receive $35 million for an indoor sports facility.
  • Koonung Secondary College would get $26 million for a new STEM centre.