Prime minister Julia Gillard has announced an extra $200m for students with disabilities. She said the money would be for additional support for students and their teachers. In a pre-budget speech, Gillard said the budget would bring Australia back to surplus in 2012/13. Funding for disabled students will be increased to $6.2b, she said. Education Minister Peter Garrett said it was clear the government has a commitment to 'every kid' in Australia. When pressed on what the budget 'message' was. Gillard said it 'is about doing 'what we need to now to keep our economy strong.'
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