Labor promises $300m for university research labs and infrastructure

Tanya Plibersek to announce Labor plans to 'make investment in education a priority'

Labor has promised a $300m fund to pay for university research facilities, including labs and other infrastructure, and has accused the Coalition of failing to fund capital projects.

Labor's deputy leader and education spokeswoman, Tanya Plibersek, will announce the five-year funding grant in western Sydney on Tuesday.