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Lucas Walsh, Professor of Education Policy and Practice, Youth Studies, Monash University

1 in 3 uni students experience serious financial hardship. Could concession cards for all help?

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Last week, the peak body for Australian universities called on the federal government to introduce concession cards and further discounts to all domestic uni students.

Universities Australia says the measures would ease cost-of-living pressures for students. Under the proposal, international uni students would also receive public transport concessions.

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