Perspectives Blog
News and views on education and Independent schools from ISV and expert guest writers.
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Rachel Holthouse / 15 July 2026
Payroll Tax on Independent Schools Is Driving Up Costs for Victorian Families
19 min read
Independent schools, like many families, are continuing to experience significant cost of living pressures. One additional cost has placed further pressure on school budgets: payroll tax.
Rachel Holthouse / 06 November 2025
Separating fact from fiction: The Real Impact of Independent Schools
2 min read
Rachel Holthouse / 15 October 2025
Beyond the Labels: The True Impact of Independent schools in Victoria
2 min read
Michelle Green / 09 October 2023
Time to reset links between the government and Independent schools
3 min read
Michelle Green / 13 June 2023
The learning tax must go
4 min read
Michelle Green / 16 February 2023
Growth brings opportunities – and challenges
3 min read
Michelle Green / 27 October 2022
Education, the Victorian election and policy challenges
3 min read
Michelle Green / 12 September 2022
Teachers are here to serve – they shouldn’t be used as ‘sitting ducks’
3 min read
Michelle Green / 09 August 2022
School closure delivers a lesson in governance
5 min read