ABC News | Why Catholic primary school parents can afford to pay more ABC News Dan Tehan's first major action as Federal Education Minister was a deal for Catholic and independent schools. From a policy perspective, the pieces were already in place. Mr Tehan's predecessor, Simon Birmingham, had moved all schools onto a consistent ... We're back to special school funding deals. Thanks Labor. Catholic and Independent schools get $4.6 billion extra funding as Federal election looms 'Few pieces of silver' the low point of education debate |