Were new schools which opened in 2009 eligible for funding?
In the case of recently constructed government schools if, after appropriate consultation with the school community and principal, it was agreed that there was no need for further buildings or refurbishment in that school, the indicative funding allocation for that school could be reallocated to another government school. In the case of recently constructed non-government schools, Block Grant Authorities must have consulted with the school community and principal and if it was agreed that there was no need for further buildings or refurbishment, the indicative funding allocation could only be reallocated (where the school is a member of an approved school system under the Schools Assistance Act 2008), to another member or members of that recognised school system. Funding would otherwise have been returned to the Commonwealth.
