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Vote Education#
The Budget 2026 education package totals $2.1 billion over the next 4 years. This year’s investments are focused on progressing the new secondary curriculum, with funding for more resources and teacher professional training and development. There is also a focus on strengthening vocational education and training.
The Budget also builds on work already underway to help more learners develop the literacy and numeracy skills they need to succeed.
The funding includes $65 million reprioritised funding within Vote Education that is being reinvested into priority education initiatives in Budget 2026.
Budget 2026 at a glance#
This brochure provides information about the key education investments in Budget 2026, highlighting the focus on secondary achievement.
Vote Tertiary#
The Budget 2026 package provides $407 million in operating funding over the next 4 years for tertiary education. This year’s investments support providers to continue to enrol learners and helps provide a base for ongoing financial sustainability.
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More information
For a list of Budget 2026 investments, which include Vote Education and Vote Tertiary, visit the Treasury website.
