LABOR INVESTS IN OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE

Nothing is more important than our children’s future.

That’s why the Allan Labor Government is ensuring every child can attend a great local public school.

The Victorian Budget 2026/27 invests in building, maintaining and upgrading schools.

Every cent is worth it to give our youngest Victorians the opportunities they deserve.‍

Upgrades for existing schools
In this Budget, 31 government schools will receive upgrades through a $294.8 million investment, including Daylesford Primary School which will receive $6.7 million.

Targeted works where they're needed most
The Budget invests $25.4 million for targeted works at 24 government, including Hesket Primary School which will receive $281,000.‍

Keeping schools safe and accessible
The Budget also invests in essential maintenance and compliance programs – including rapid support for schools damaged by incidents or extreme weather.

This includes $28.8 million to improve access for students with disability and additional needs.

For more information, visit schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au‍

Labor’s record
We’ve delivered 121 new schools, free TAFE and free kinder because Labor always invests in our children’s future.

When Jess Wilson’s Liberals were last in power, they cut $1 billion from education.

Now they have an $11.5 billion black hole in their Budget, and that means one thing: more cuts.

Only Labor has new solutions to make life easier, safer and more affordable.

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Ben Carroll:
“Great local public schools make life more affordable for families and give our kids the opportunities they deserve.”

“Victoria is building and upgrading more schools than anywhere else in the country, and we’re not stopping.”

“Labor is investing in great local public schools – do the Liberals support it, or will they cut it?”

Quotes attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas:
“I’m so proud to announce that Labor is delivering for Macedon by making sure our local kids at Daylesford and Hesket Primary Schools have access to the modern, high-quality facilities they deserve.”

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