The Victorian Government has accused the Opposition of making a major blunder in its funding announcement for Catholic schools. Two years out from the next state election, the Opposition has got on the front foot by pledging almost $400 million for Catholic education in Victoria.
Liberal leader Ted Baillieu says the funding would be rolled out over four years.
"We have to ensure that we have the best education system in Australia," he said.
But Labor MP Jacinta Allan has accused Mr Baillieu of making a major blunder in his policy document, which states funding will commence in the middle of next year.
"The next state election is not due until November 2010, representing a $90 million mistake."
Ms Allan says the Government is in the middle of delivering its own education agreement and would not match the Liberal's offer.
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