Coalition proposes relaxation of HECS,lending rules to help home buyers

Coalition proposes relaxation of HECS,lending rules to help home buyers

The federal opposition says banks need to take more risks or there will be a whole group of people unable to own a home.

  • byPaul Sakkal andMillie Muroi

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As a year 12 student,I dream of doing an arts degree. The price could be a lifetime of debt
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As a year 12 student,I dream of doing an arts degree. The price could be a lifetime of debt

I’ve been working towards studying arts for two years. But now as I prepare my university preferences,the reality of how much debt I could be saddled with has me thinking twice.

  • bySaria Ratnam
‘Debt until death’:Vice chancellor attacks soaring fees as degrees hit $50,000
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‘Debt until death’:Vice chancellor attacks soaring fees as degrees hit $50,000

The cost of every degree for 2025 has been revealed. A university boss says young people are being priced out of their dreams.

  • byDaniella White
Feeling overwhelmed by uni applications? Here’s what year 12 students need to know

Feeling overwhelmed by uni applications? Here’s what year 12 students need to know

Your key questions answered,from when to put in your course preferences to how to change them.

  • byJosefine Ganko
How the changes to higher education debts will affect you

How the changes to higher education debts will affect you

How will the changes to HECS indexation actually work? And how much do you stand to benefit? Here’s a quick guide.

  • byRachel Clun
We asked these Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We asked these Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of,and immediately after,the budget. Here’s what they had to say.

  • byOlivia Ireland,Josefine Ganko,Jessica McSweeney,Jim Malo,Alex Crowe,Megan Gorrey andCara Waters
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How the budget affects you – from students to retirees

How the budget affects you – from students to retirees

Young or old,single or married:this is how the 2024 budget will impact your life.

  • byRachel Clun andOlivia Ireland
Labor’s paid placements are a slap in the face,not a saving grace
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Labor’s paid placements are a slap in the face,not a saving grace

The plan to pay students $319 a week for placements is a start,but just because something is better than nothing doesn’t inherently make it good.

  • byVictoria Devine
HECS burden stifling productivity

HECS burden stifling productivity

Education Minister Jason Clare needs to change our student debt system,not just patch it.

Why sorting your tax early this year is more important than ever

Why sorting your tax early this year is more important than ever

You need to look for every tax deduction and defer any income you can,and take advice on your particular circumstances so you don’t overdo it.

  • byJulia Hartman
Minister vows to ‘weed out the bottom feeders’ in university system
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Minister vows to ‘weed out the bottom feeders’ in university system

Private colleges have been told to stop recruiting fake overseas students within six months or risk losing their licences.

  • byDavid Crowe