• This castle is tax deductible

  • Apr 17 2025
  • Length: 15 mins
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This castle is tax deductible

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  • Last year, reporter Mike Seccombe looked into the divide between Australia’s richest and poorest schools to find out why this gap keeps widening.

    What he found was a broken system. Rich parents are able to get huge tax breaks by donating to opulent building projects at their kids’ private schools.

    It’s a practice that goes way back, despite many arguing the tactic has become outdated.

    Today, national correspondent for The Saturday Paper and a proud state school boy, Mike Seccombe, on why we need an overhaul of the charitable giving system that delivers some kids castles.

    This episode was originally published in July last year.

    If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.

    Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram

    Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe.

    Photo: Taylor Construction

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