Why are parents paying $50 for school socks?

Parents are being asked to pay $40 to $50 for regulation school socks. Some families are paying close to $1,000 just to get one child ready for a state school. ACT says that is outrageous. Laura McClure joined Breakfast to announce ACT’s plan to cut the cost of school uniforms by stopping schools from forcing parents to buy everyday basics from one approved supplier. The policy would limit state schools to a maximum of three compulsory branded items, while allowing families to buy basics like socks, shorts, skirts, pants, and shirts from ordinary retailers like The Warehouse, Kmart, Postie, and other clothing stores. Parents should not be ripped off for a logo.