DIRECT MEASURE OF INCOME (DMI) METHODOLOGY IS INTRODUCED

In 2020, the Australian Government introduces the Direct Measure of Income (DMI) Methodology to determine the capacity to contribute score for Commonwealth funding. Transition arrangements are put in place.  

The DMI assesses a school community’s financial capacity, using median income data from parents and guardians, sourced from income tax and Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data via the Person Level Integrated Data Asset (PLIDA). The DMI links parent and guardian information from the Student Residential Address Collection with PLIDA data, which combines details on health, education, taxation, and demographics from various government agencies. 

In late 2020, the State Government adopts the DMI Methodology to determine a school’s capacity to contribute for State funding.

A number of member schools are negatively affected by this decision, and the AISSA successfully negotiates with the Government for funds to support these schools with transition. 

 

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