Federal ALP promises $115m for NT schools

By EducationHQ News Team
Published April 27, 2016

Northern Territory schools will get an extra $115 million over two years, under a Labor Federal Government, the Shadow Education Minister says.

DARWIN, April 27 - Kate Ellis was in Darwin on Wednesday to announce the pledge for 2018 and 2019, as part ...

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Federal ALP promises $115m for NT schools

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