The Latest Breaking News from HECS

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 · Nov 5, 2024

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.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

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.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

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.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 15, 2024

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.

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

'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 · Jul 23, 2024

HECS and home loans: the hurdle for university students

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

Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2024

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 · Jun 21, 2024

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.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 5, 2024

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.

AAP · May 31, 2024