Here's a link giving more on the subject:

http://dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12260799/ACT-Calvary-Hospital-cross-crane-pic-angers-Catholics-Christians-government-takeover.html

Aries54 refers to the act of taxing religious organisations. That's nothing to do with tax deductions for donors to private schools. I assume that the deductions are worthwhile for governments because the donations from non-government sources reduce government expenditure. That's why tax deductions exist; not because governments are charitable. I really cannot fathom the mindset of the Albanese government. But, previous governments have always been aware that, without the private sector, education would collapse; it would be overwhelmed. This is why I agree with those who advocate a 'voucher' system whereby parents are free to choose the best schools for their children. Competition is needed. There are some public schools who could compete with the private sector. But overall, governments haven't been successful in running education, and competition with free choice is the only way to go.

About 50 years ago, there was talk of the Anglican Church taking over the responsibility of education from government. It's a pity, in my view, that it didn't happen. As with most things left to politicians, the problems with education now, are down to them. All children should be entitled to the best education that can get; and they are clearly not getting it from public education, except in rare circumstances.

I have never gone to school here however, I have spent a lot of time with public school teachers in communities. I observed a lot of wastage & big Dollars spent on everything not to do with educating students. I have witnessed excessive travel, excessive sport expenditure, excessive Art expenditure & excessive costly video/photography equipment supplied. None of which had the remotest link to education. I recall historical literature taken to the dump & I’m not talking about frivolous literature from the 50’s.
Personally, I’m not at all surprised at public school education standards considering what I have observed.

Indyvidual

Too much of the wrong and useless things, and not enough of the basics that set students up for the real world and for work.

It wasn't always thus. I went to public schools. We were taught the 3Rs, History, Geography, Science, Physics, Latin (dead though it might be, it helped with English), Chemistry, Home Ec, Woodwork, Music, PE.

In Year 9, you could choose a General Course or a Commercial Course.

No politics. No ideology.

The biggest challenge for those who care is to resuscitate a healthier mentality.

Victorian public school teachers posting photographs of themselves on social media wearing pro-Palestinian clothing.

Prahran High School teacher, Jason Wong, announcing that Hamas terrorists who raped and beheaded Jews were “doing what they had to do”.

There’s been some bleating from the Victorian Education Minister, Ben Carroll, but no action.

Individual's views are their own; they are entitled to them no matter how vile or mistaken they are. But, they should not be using their positions of influence to brainwash impressionable children.

The private sector can hire and fire teachers. The public sector cannot.