Greens Propose Free School Lunches for All Public Students

Greens Propose Free School Lunches for All Public Students

The Greens have unveiled a major election policy promising free lunches to every student enrolled in Australia’s public school system. The initiative is estimated to cost $11.6 billion over the forward estimates by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). The party also intends to allocate $85 million annually to expand existing breakfast programs across the country, aiming to tackle hunger and improve student wellbeing at school. Feeding Minds an…

Secretary General To Lam stressed that Hanoi should continue to pay close attention to ensuring the quality of teaching and learning, taking care of the comprehensive development of children in the capital, including considering support for free school lunches for approximately 1.2 - 1.3 million primary and secondary school students in the region.

General Secretary To Lam said this during a meeting with voters of the three districts of Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh, and Dong Da, before the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly on the morning of April 17.

Greens campaign for free school lunches for students

Every Australian child attending a public school would have access to a free lunch each day under a Greens policy that would cost the budget $11.6bn over three years. Greens leader Adam Bandt will announce the policy in Brisbane on Tuesday – specifically in the seat of Griffith held by Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather. Under the policy, every state and territory public primary and high school student would get a free lunch. Policy costings, done by…

More than 900,000 children need the canteen scholarship. The school canteen is a weapon to end inequality, to ensure that students have access to quality food. But, 40% of the centers do not meet the minimum percentage of fruits and vegetables, currently there are 1,200 canteens in which fish are never offered. A lack that increases the risk of overweight and obesity of the students. This new Royal Decree will ensure that five healthy meals are …

Sugar is found in many foods and affects our body more than many people think. Those who do without it can feel physical changes.