EDUCATION (HIGHER) – ECONOMIC ASPECTS – AUSTRALIA

Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2027 despite Albanese reform promises, vice-chancellor says

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Original article by Krishani Dhanji
The Guardian Australia – Page: Online : 26-Aug-25

Western Sydney University’s vice-chancellor George Williams says changes to the former Coalition government’s job-ready graduates scheme will take some time to implement. The scheme prioritised courses whose graduates are in high demand, while increasing the cost of degrees in disciplines such as arts and humanities. Williams says the scheme was flawed from the outset, and it was a major disincentive for students to go to university – particularly for women and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. He hopes the cost of arts degrees will be reduced in time for the 2027 student intake.

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New fees still cut it, says QUT

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Original article by Julie Hare
The Australian – Page: 6 : 5-Dec-14

Queensland University of Technology vice-chancellor Peter Coaldrake says the cost of living is just as much a concern for Australian universities students as tuition fees. Professor Coaldrake is in favour of the Federal Government’s proposal to deregulate university fees. QUT estimates that the cost of its 5.5-year double degree in business and law would rise by $A17,300 to a total of $A78,500 if the Government’s reforms proceed

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Senator offers plan to freeze HECS bills for mothers

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Original article by Matthew Knott
The Sydney Morning Herald – Page: 3 : 4-Nov-14

Independent Victorian senator John Madigan has proposed to freeze student debts for five years for primary caregivers. The Australian Government needs the support of independent senators for its legislation deregulating student fees. Independent South Australian senator Nick Xenophon said Madigan’s proposal was worth considering. Education Minister Christopher Pyne is continuing negotiations with independent senators over the proposed changes to higher education

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