Labor has accused schools across Australia of allegedly inflating disability enrollment figures to secure additional funding, claiming the practice may be used to justify proposed cuts to disability education programs. The opposition party argues that such fraudulent reporting could distort funding allocations and lead to reduced support for students with disabilities. Critics warn that any reduction in services could disproportionately affect vulnerable children requiring specialized assistance. The controversy highlights growing tensions over how public resources are distributed in the education sector.
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