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Australia's education system is one of the most unequal in the OECD. But we know how to help fix it

  • Written by: Meera Varadharajan, Research Fellow, Centre for Social Impact, UNSW Sydney
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According to UNICEF, Australia ranks in the bottom third of OECD countries in providing equitable access to quality education. This means our education system – from access to early childhood education to expectations for study after school – does not allow every student to enjoy the same benefits that come from schooling.

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