Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024

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Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024

made under the

Australian Education Act 2013

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date: 20 November 2025

Includes amendments: F2025L01396

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 20 November 2025 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au).

Application, saving and transitional provisions

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Editorial changes

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Presentational changes

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Modifications

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Selfrepealing provisions

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Contents

1 Name

3 Authority

4 Commonwealth share for government schools

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

1  Name

  This instrument is the Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under the Australian Education Act 2013.

4  Commonwealth share for government schools

  For the purposes of subsection 35A(1) of the Act and subject to section 35B of the Act, the Commonwealth share for a government school for a year mentioned in an item of the following table is, for a school located in a State or Territory mentioned in a column of the table, the percentage mentioned for that item in that column.

 

Commonwealth share for government schools

Item

Col. 1

Col. 2

Col. 3

Col. 4

Col. 5

Col. 6

Col. 7

Col. 8

Col. 9

 

Year

NSW

%

Vic

%

Qld

%

WA

%

SA

%

Tas

%

ACT

%

NT

%

1

2025

20.00

20.00

20.00

21.25

20.00

21.25

21.25

24.92

2

2026

20.16

20.00

20.42

22.50

20.37

22.50

22.50

28.69

3

2027

20.31

20.00

20.46

22.50

20.37

22.50

22.50

32.46

4

2028

20.63

20.00

20.49

22.50

20.37

22.50

22.50

36.23

5

2029

21.25

20.00

20.50

22.50

21.25

22.50

22.50

40.00

6

2030

22.50

20.00

20.79

22.66

22.50

22.66

22.66

40.00

7

2031

22.81

20.00

21.30

22.89

22.89

22.89

22.89

40.00

8

2032

23.13

20.00

22.08

23.15

23.15

23.15

23.15

40.00

9

2033

23.75

20.00

23.25

23.75

23.75

23.75

23.75

40.00

10

2034 or a later year

25.00

20.00

25.00

25.00

25.00

25.00

25.00

40.00

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

orig = original

am = amended

p = page(s)

amdt = amendment

para = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

/subsubparagraph(s)

ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

cl = clause(s)

prev = previous

cont. = continued

(prev…) = previously

def = definition(s)

pt = Part(s)

Dict = Dictionary

r = regulation(s)/Court rule(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

ed = editorial change

rep = repealed

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rs = repealed and substituted

effect

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

gaz = gazette

/rule(s)/subrule(s)/order(s)/suborder(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SR = Statutory Rules

effect

sub ch = SubChapter(s)

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

sub div = Subdivision(s)

cannot be given effect

sub pt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

commenced or to be commenced

Ord = Ordinance

 

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024

16 Dec 2024 (F2024L01664)

18 Dec 2024 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Amendment (Adjustment No. 1) Regulations 2025

19 Nov 2025 (F2025L01396)

20 Nov 2025 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

s 4.....................

rs F2025L01396

 

Overview

The Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024 were enacted under the Australian Education Act 2013 to address the need for a structured and consistent approach to allocating the Commonwealth share for government schools. The regulations were introduced to provide clarity and certainty in the financial contributions made by the Commonwealth to government schools across different states and territories. Enacted by the Parliament of Australia, these regulations aim to ensure that the Commonwealth share is distributed fairly and transparently, reflecting the evolving needs of the education sector and the specific circumstances of each jurisdiction. The policy objective of these regulations is to support equitable funding for government schools, thereby promoting access to quality education for all students. The Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024 detail the percentage of the Commonwealth share allocated to government schools in various states and territories for the years 2025 to 2034 and beyond. This structured approach ensures that the funding distribution is consistent and predictable, aiding in long-term planning and resource allocation for educational institutions. By providing a clear framework for these contributions, the regulations aim to support the ongoing development and maintenance of government schools, ultimately benefiting students and the broader community.

Scope and Application

The Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024, made under the Australian Education Act 2013, specifies the Commonwealth share for government schools, detailing the percentage allocations for each state and territory for each year from 2025 to 2034 and beyond. This regulation applies to government schools within the states and territories of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. It sets out a tiered percentage allocation that increases annually, culminating in a uniform 25% share for all jurisdictions by the year 2034. These regulations do not include specific exclusions or exemptions, nor do they provide for extensions or restrictions through subordinate instruments, remaining strictly within the scope of the outlined percentage allocations for the specified period. The regulations are applicable to the Commonwealth share for government schools as defined and do not extend beyond the financial allocations provided in the schedule.

Key Provisions

The Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024 sets out the percentage of the Commonwealth share for government schools for each year from 2025 to 2034 and beyond (s 4). The Commonwealth share is determined based on the state or territory in which the school is located, and the percentages vary each year. For example, in 2025, the Commonwealth share for a government school located in New South Wales is 20%, while for a school in Western Australia, it is 21.25%. The percentages increase each year, reaching 25% for all states and territories by 2034 (s 4). The Act imposes specific obligations on the Commonwealth to provide funding to government schools based on the percentages outlined in the regulations (s 35A). This funding is meant to support the educational needs of students in government schools across Australia. The Act also mandates that the Commonwealth share be adjusted annually to reflect changes in economic conditions and educational requirements (s 35B). Breaching the obligations set out in the Act can result in legal consequences. For example, if the Commonwealth fails to provide the required funding as per the regulations, it could face legal action from the affected states or territories. While the specific penalties for non-compliance are not outlined in the regulations, breaches of similar legislative instruments can result in fines or other civil penalties. Additionally, persistent non-compliance could lead to more severe consequences, including potential audits or investigations into the allocation of educational funds. The regulations also include provisions for the amendment of the Commonwealth share percentages. Amendments can be made to the regulations to adjust the percentages based on changing economic and educational needs. These amendments must be made under the authority of the Australian Education Act 2013 and are subject to the legislative process, including notification and review periods (s 2). Any amendments that are not commenced by the compilation date are noted in the endnotes but do not affect the current law (Endnote 3). Overall, the Australian Education (Commonwealth Share for Government Schools) Regulations 2024 plays a crucial role in ensuring that government schools receive adequate funding from the Commonwealth. By setting clear percentages and obligations, the regulations help maintain a consistent and equitable approach to educational funding across Australia.

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