2025 Federal Election: Securing the future of Catholic Education

With the Federal Election set for Saturday, 3 May, I encourage all families to consider how their vote will shape the future of their child’s education.

When calling the election, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese MP highlighted key issues for Catholic education, including school choice and "fair funding for all schools". These are critical priorities for our sector, and we will continue to advocate strongly to ensure Catholic schools remain accessible, well-supported, and able to operate in accordance with our faith and values.

In Catholic Education, we are focused on ensuring fair funding for every school, supporting disadvantaged students, prioritising student mental health and wellbeing, addressing teacher workforce challenges, and investing in school infrastructure to meet future needs.

Our two-pronged campaign, “Catholic Education benefits all Australians,” highlights the value of Catholic schools in delivering educational excellence, serving disadvantaged students, building essential infrastructure, and saving billions of taxpayer dollars.

At the same time, we will continue to engage with sitting members and candidates to ensure these priorities remain front and centre in the national conversation.

Our key priorities in this election are to:
✔️ Ensure affordability and choice – every family should have the option of a Catholic education
✔️ Address hardship, wellbeing, and disadvantage – every student deserves access to quality education and the right support, no matter their background
✔️ Build and innovate for the future – investing in school infrastructure and support for early childhood education.

Choice in the education of one’s child is one of the most important decisions a parent or carer will make. That is why ensuring all schools are properly funded and supported by the future government is a critical issue for Catholic school families and staff across the country

It is essential that staff and parents understand where their local candidates stand on these key issues. See more information below and visit our website to assist you in making an informed decision in the upcoming election. 

Jacinta Collins
Executive Director
National Catholic Education Commission