Brisbane's planning favours state schools, squeezing private providers
Brisbane needs more than 80 schools for 70,000 new children over two decades, but zoning favours state schools, leaving private providers competing for expensive residential land.
Why it mattersFamilies seeking private education in new suburbs may find fewer options as Catholic and independent schools struggle to expand where demand is highest.
AustraliaThousands of Brisbane families moving to growth suburbs may have limited private school choices if planning doesn't reserve land for non-government providers.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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