Federal budget delivers vital support for essential workers, but falls short of ambitious education reforms
The 2026 federal budget has delivered timely support to IEU members and their families dealing with cost-of-living pressures and soaring housing costs.
However, it offers few new commitments for a continued program of education reform. Our union will continue to campaign for the additional resources and support needed to underpin high-quality education in every school and early childhood education service.
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