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SSTUWA welcomes Labor public school commitment

5 February 2025

The SSTUWA said the $745 million dollar commitment from the Labor party to upgrade infrastructure in WA’s ageing public schools, and build new schools, would make a significant difference to the education of students in those schools.

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SSTUWA seeks details on kindy plan

4 February 2025

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA looks forward to seeing the details of the State Government’s proposal to undertake a trial providing full time kindy to West Australian children.

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SSTUWA welcomes air conditioning announcement for WA public schools

4 February 2025

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA is thrilled by the State Government’s announcement that it will replace evaporative air conditioners in WA public schools.

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SSTUWA welcomes public school funding deal

3 February 2025

The State School Teachers’ Union of WA said the historic funding deal reached between the state and federal governments would mean the systemic issues in WA’s public education system could be properly addressed.

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Major breakthrough on public school funding

24 January 2025

​Prime Minister Albanese has today delivered an historic commitment for full funding of Australia’s public schools.

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SSTUWA welcomes GROH boost

15 January 2025

SSTUWA president Matt Jarman has today welcomed the Premier’s announcement on increased funding for Government Regional Officer Housing.

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News archive

2024

All governments must commit to full funding of public schools

31 January 2024

The Australian Education Union today called on all governments to commit to ending the underfunding of public schools as a matter of urgency saying the future of the teaching profession is at stake along with the quality of education delivered across the nation.

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2023

School violence plan welcomed by teachers

17 July 2023

The State School Teachers’ Union (SSTUWA) welcomes Education Minister Tony Buti’s new 10-point plan to tackle school violence. It is especially important that schools experiencing high levels of violent behaviour will be offered targeted assistance.

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Albanese Government must invest in WA public schools

14 July 2023

The Albanese Government must make the investments required in WA public schools to allow principals and teachers to cut class sizes and provide more individual attention and support for every child.

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WA public schools underfunded by $31 million

13 July 2023

Official figures have revealed Western Australian public schools are being underfunded by $31 million, with the shortfall rising to an incredible $374 million by the end of the decade. State School Teachers’ Union of Western Australia President Matt Jarman said the alarming new figures showed a need for urgent action.

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AEU sets the standard for school funding arrangements

7 July 2023

​The Australian Education Union is calling for all public schools to be fully funded by 2028 to lift the one-on-one support children receive in the classroom and give teachers the time and resources to meet the needs of every child.

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2022

Celebrating Public Education Day

26 May 2022

On Public Education Day, Thursday 26 May, the AEU acknowledges the outstanding commitment of principals, teachers and education support staff working across preschools, schools and TAFE in Australia.

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AEU welcomes new federal Labor government

22 May 2022

The Australian Education Union has welcomed the incoming Albanese Labor Government. Federal President Correna Haythorpe said the AEU was looking forward to working with Prime Minister elect Anthony Albanese and the new Labor Government to address the Coalition Government’s decade of public education neglect.

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Morrison's budget a deplorable failure for public education

29 March 2022

The Morrison Government has once again failed public school, preschool and TAFE staff, students and parents across the nation with this year's Federal Budget.

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TAFE is the solution to nation's skills woes

24 March 2022

The Australian Education Union has welcomed a new report by economist Alison Pennington and the Centre for Future Work, titled Fragmentation and Photo Ops: The Failures of Australia’s Skills Policy Through COVID.

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