Albanese pledges $440 million to help schools and children 'bounce back' and outlines aspirations for a 'legacy'
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
As attention turns to pupils’ return to the classroom, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese on Tuesday will promise a Labor government would spend $440 million on better ventilation in schools, building upgrades, and mental health support for children.
The plan is in two parts: a fund to upgrade schools in the age of COVID, worth $238 million...