Became law
Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024
Portfolio: Education
- Introduced10 October 2024
- Passed House7 November 2024
- Passed Senate26 November 2024
- Royal assent29 November 2024
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Changes how Australia funds schools to try to improve fairness and educational outcomes.
How parliament voted
senate · 26 November 2024
Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024 - in Committee - Increase Commonwealth contribution
1322The noes have it · 9 votes
13 ayes, 22 noessenate · 26 November 2024
Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024 - in Committee - Increase Commonwealth contribution to 22.5%
1323The noes have it · 10 votes
13 ayes, 23 noessenate · 26 November 2024
Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024 - in Committee - Certain amounts excluded from total SRS amount
1222The noes have it · 10 votes
12 ayes, 22 noesrepresentatives · 7 November 2024
Better and Fairer Schools (Funding and Reform) Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - Public schools
1341The noes have it · 28 votes
13 ayes, 41 noes
How parliament votes on this issue
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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