The Latest Breaking News from HECS

'Sent into poverty': cheaper uni study plans criticised

New laws allowing more regional and disadvantaged students to access university do not go far enough in creating educational equality, a committee has warned.

AAP · Sep 3

Even the government agrees Job-ready Graduates has failed. Here’s what should replace it

By 2027, just under one third of Australian university students will be paying more than A$18,000 for a single year of full-time study.

The Conversation · Jul 26

'Don't want to spend my life in debt': when Leila graduates uni, she'll owe $80,000

Labor has 'unfinished business' with university fees.

The Canberra Times · Jun 22

Gold bullion, racehorses and a saxophone: the strangest assets declared by Canberra’s new parliament

A handful of politicians have property overseas including Tanya Plibersek, while just 1.8% of parliamentarians declared a Hecs debt

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025

Labor MPs urge government to prioritise reform of ‘failed’ job-ready university graduates scheme

Morrison-era program increased costs for subjects such as arts and law, while lowering course fees for degrees in Stem

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2025

Opposition to wave through cut to student debt levels

Laws cutting student debt by 20 per cent have passed the lower house, after the coalition says it will no longer oppose the measure.

AAP · Jul 29, 2025

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

University students and graduates will soon save up to $1300 a year as the government's HECS relief bill reached an important milestone.

AAP · Jul 22, 2025

Morning Mail: Australia condemns Israel, stories of housing despair, the problem with Labor’s Hecs debt plan

Albanese government joins 24 countries calling for immediate end to Gaza war; readers share their experiences in a newly buoyant housing market

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025

Federal election feel like ages ago? Parliament is now back. Here’s your political refresher

Despite many pre-election predictions, the 48th Australian parliament looks quite similar to the 47th. The Labor Party has greater representation than before: 94 Members of the House of Representatives (up from 77) and 29 Senators (up from 26).

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2025

Who Is 21 Y.O. Charlotte Walker AKA The Youngest Senator In Australian History?

Australia has just welcomed its youngest senator ever, with 21-year-old Charlotte Walker snaring South Australia's sixth upper house seat.

Pedestrian.tv · May 27, 2025