Craig Kelly (Hughes, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to ensure that my constituents in the electorate of Hughes are not hoodwinked by the deceptive claims of cuts to school funding. The fact is, if we compare this year to next year, my electorate will enjoy an additional $4,164,800 in funding.

I will quickly go through some of the schools and the additional funding that they will receive next year as compared to this year: St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, $228,600 extra; Shire Christian School, $142,700 extra; St John Bosco College, $248,800 extra; Heathcote Public School, $33,800 extra; Yarrawarrah Public School, $31,600 extra; Engadine West Public School, $84,800 extra; Como West Public School, $40,800 extra; Grays Point Public School, $43,200 extra; Holy Family Catholic Primary School, $190,700 extra; Menai High School, $166,700 extra; Bundeena Public School, $23,400 extra; Holsworthy Public School, $75,300 extra; Loftus Public School, $47,200 extra. I could go on and on. Every school gets more in my electorate.

I call on members of the opposition not to go around telling untruths that there are cuts to schools in your electorate where no cuts exist. Do not frighten the children, do not mislead the teachers or—(Time expired)

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