High achieving prospective teachers would get up to $12,000 per year for entering the profession should the ALP win the federal election.
High school students with an ATAR of 80 or higher would receive $10,000 per year for the length of their teacher education course.
If the graduate commits to teaching in a regional area they will receive an additional $2,000 per year
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