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1/8 And where it all starts..... the decline of Commonwealth education funding going to higher education from 41% in 1996 down to record low of 23.5%. #SaveAustralianUniversities 
2/8 BACK IN 1996
41.4% of total Commonwealth Govt education spending went to higher education.
Non-government schools received 16.5%
Public schools 10.9%
17.9% of the education budget went directly to students to support the less well off through their education.
41.4% of total Commonwealth Govt education spending went to higher education.
Non-government schools received 16.5%
Public schools 10.9%
17.9% of the education budget went directly to students to support the less well off through their education.
3/8 BY 2020-21
Funding for higher education will be at a record low of 23.5 %
Public schools – 24%
Private schools meanwhile will be at an all-time high of 35.7% of the education budget.
Funding for higher education will be at a record low of 23.5 %
Public schools – 24%
Private schools meanwhile will be at an all-time high of 35.7% of the education budget.
