Public spending per student has surged by 24%, yet Australian kids are now losing an entire year’s progress in core subjects like math.

Michael breaks down where that money is really going and why taxpayers aren’t seeing results.

“Are we simply not hungry enough for success and to do better?” he questioned.

“Money matters as well, but it can’t buy you success. Hard work and learning are the golden ticket to that,” he said.

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