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Education Minister Jason Clare says Australia is on the verge of settling a ten-year school funding agreement with Victoria. The government has already reached similar deals with every other state and territory. Clare says the remaining Victoria accord is very close—the nationwide effort aims to ensure teachers are paid fairly and public schools are properly funded.

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