Many Australians continue to suffer from the cost of living crisis, while a report shows that Melbourne’s “free” public education will cost as much as $102,807.
The Futurity Investment Group cost of education index says that the total cost of government education in Victoria is 17% above the national average of $87,528.
Although parents are not required to pay mandatory fees, the data reveals that Melbourne parents have to pay three times more on outside tuition than school fees, adding the cost of electronic devices, school camps, musical instruments and transportation fees.
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