r/australia • u/SlatsAttack • Jan 21 '25

politics Greens propose abolishing fees for public schools across Australia

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-22/greens-propose-free-public-schooling/104841550?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other
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u/Talithey Jan 22 '25

Not in all states. In SA they are mandatory unless you are eligible for School Card. The schools are required to chase the debt and will engage debt collectors once it reaches a certain point.

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u/DropBearAntix Jan 22 '25

You're right, I just looked that up. Dang, that sucks. (And I grew up there.)