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Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion

A federal fight on the abortion issue could cost votes in the election, the opposition leader warns coalition colleagues as parties prepare for a poll by May.

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Labor’s wiping of 20% of Hecs debt barely moves the needle. Australia’s students need to be freed from their crushing debt

Anthony Albanese, who went to university for free, needs to do more than toss us crumbs in the form of half-baked debt relief

The Guardian - AU

What happens if you have a HELP debt and kids? The missed opportunity in Labor’s plan to fix student loans

The Albanese government has announced several significant changes to student loans to start in mid-2025.

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Impact of $16 billion HECS debt cut 'kind of invisible'

A plan to reduce student debt for millions of Australians will help, but an economist says the impact will be relatively marginal.

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Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

The opposition and student union have criticised Labor's pledge to cut student debts by 20 per cent, but universities backed efforts to make the system fairer.

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University graduates to save $680 a year, on average, as Albanese announces increase to Hecs threshold

PM to announce change that would see minimum debt repayment threshold lifted from $54,000 to $67,000 from next financial year

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Liberals will give $100k towards HECS for GPs who commit to working in ACT

GPs would also work at walk-in centres if the party is elected.

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How A $16 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Debt Blocked A Woman From Getting A Home Loan Despite $100k Savings

Lou, a final-year student working full-time in the tech sector, had to pay off her $16 outstanding BNPL debt and $38,000 in HECS student loans before securing a mortgage.

International Business Times UK

The Government Introduced A New HECS Bill Today, Here’s How It Could Help Lower Your Debt

The government introduced a bill to change HECS debt calculations, aiming to wipe $3 billion HELP debt. Here's how it'll impact you.

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Uni changes to rule out large HECS rises: minister

University students will get an average of $1200 cut in their HECS debt under indexation changes brought to federal parliament.

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'I'll Be Paying Off the Debt For The Rest Of My Life': Teacher Frustrated With Australia's Student Loan System

Student debt in Australia soars due to indexation, leaving grads like Alicia worried & struggling to repay loans despite having good jobs.

International Business Times UK

HECS and home loans: the hurdle for university students

'Home ownership might be difficult or just out of reach.'

Newcastle Herald

A big change is coming for higher education funding. What would a ‘hard cap’ on domestic places mean for students and unis?

Back in February, the Universities Accord final report recommended major changes to university funding.

The Conversation

As Frydenberg’s kite-flying flames out, Monique Ryan stays locked on TikTok

The battle for Kooyong may come down to who can reach frustrated millennial and Gen Z voters. The teal incumbent has her eye on them.

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63% Of Young People Fear They Won’t Be Able To Get A Job Without A University Degree

A survey has highlighted how Gen Z feels pressured to go to university instead of travelling, due to fears for their future.

AAP

Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks

Those with student debts will have their outstanding amount increased due to indexation but changes to the scheme will reduce the balance later this year.

Crikey

No budget pathway for Labor’s ambition for higher education — and $50k arts degrees are here to stay

Labor’s budget lays down some important markers for higher education. But many of the most important decisions have been kicked down the road.

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For students, Clare has made a good start. Here’s what he should do next

Reverting last year’s bloated HECs indexation was a sensible change. But there’s plenty more to be done to assist students struggling with the cost of living.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian federal budget 2024: what we know so far and what to expect

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised more cost-of-living relief in his 14 May budget as well as spending for students and health

The Guardian - AU

Budget sneak peek predicts higher wages and tax breaks – but no increase for Australians on jobseeker

Government dampens hopes for an increase to jobseeker, despite pressure from economists, social justice groups and equality advocates

The Guardian - AU

Labor to wipe $3bn from Hecs and Help debts through indexation changes

Measure to ensure student debts can’t outpace wage growth by retrospectively capping indexation rate for loans

AAP

Relief for students with $3b of HECS debt eliminated

About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling through the cost-of-living crisis.

Crikey

Australia’s student debt crisis will linger if education is seen as a private benefit, not public good

It’s clear governments don’t want to pay for higher education, with expansion of the university sector paid for by students and their families.

AAP

Calls to cap student debt indexation after latest rise

University student debt will rise by 4.7 per cent from June, sparking calls for indexation to be capped.

AAP

'Untenable' student debt hikes by thousands of dollars

The average student with about $26,500 in HECS debts will owe the government more than $1250 extra due to indexation.

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