Queensland Premier Steven Miles announces $1.4B plan for free school lunches for primary students if re-elected.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles announced a $1.4 billion initiative to provide free school lunches for primary students from Prep to Year 6 if the Labor Party is re-elected on October 26th. The program, impacting over 326,000 students, aims to alleviate cost-of-living pressures and avoid stigmatization. The plan has faced criticism over its financial implications. The Greens also plan to offer free meals in schools if they gain power.
October 13, 2024
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