This castle is tax deductible

<p>Last year, reporter Mike Seccombe looked into the divide between Australia&rsquo;s richest and poorest schools to find out why this gap keeps widening.</p> <p>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&rsquo; private schools.&nbsp;</p> <p>It&rsquo;s a practice that goes way back, despite many arguing the tactic has become outdated.</p> <p>Today, national correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> and a proud state school boy, Mike Seccombe, on why we need an overhaul of the charitable giving system that delivers some kids castles.</p> <p>This episode was originally published in July last year.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy<em> 7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> National correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper,</em> Mike Seccombe.</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>Taylor Construction</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>