Jane Caro Rich Kid Poor Kid East Coast Tour
May 2026
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Jane Caro in conversation with Helen Proctor
Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education
For decades, Australia has been pumping money into private education while public schools struggle. Whether it’s crumbling classrooms, overworked teachers or cuts to music and STEM programs, the system is reaching breaking point. At the same time, with higher rates of private school attendance and the marketisation of education, parents have increased anxiety when faced
June 2026
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Politics in the Pub: Rich Kid Poor Kid
The battle for public education
Join Jane Caro AM and Dr Richard Denniss, discussing Jane’s new Vantage Point Essay, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education. For decades, Australia has been pumping money into private education while public schools struggle. Whether it’s crumbling classrooms, overworked teachers or cuts to music and STEM programs, the system is reaching breaking