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How HECS and HELP debts have helped entrench women's economic disadvantage

It has been more than 30 years since the HECS system widened access to tertiary education. But after a number of changes over the years, there is concern about inequity between men and women.

ABC News

HECS-HELP loans have become unfair for women but there is a way to fix this

The federal government is currently contemplating the biggest overhaul of higher education in a generation. A discussion paper for the Universities Accord, released last week, is asking for suggestions about “what the system should look like in 30 years’ time”.

The Conversation

The kids are all… working. Why?

Employing minors became rapidly old-fashioned in the era of rising underemployment. But a rampant labour market is changing things.

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Graduates exposed: Why your HECS debt could be going up

It's time to think about the debt we set and forget. University graduates have just seen the largest debt indexation in 32 years.

Newcastle Herald

Very remote teachers to have HECS debt waived, but there's more to teaching than money

Teachers who spend four years in a very remote community can now have their HECS debts waived, but teacher Daniel McLaren says that's not the best reason to do it.

ABC News

We Asked 3 Graduates Whether They Actually Used Their Degree Or If It Was As Useful As Algebra

We’ve all heard that Ps get degrees, but do degrees get jobs? Are qualifications really worth years of your time (not to mention thousands in HECS debt)?With that in mind, we asked three young Australians each with their “dream job” whether they reckon their time studying got them where they…

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Stress and mortgage difficulties as inflation sees student HECS and other HELP debts balloon

As inflation rises, Australians with university debts say they're seeing their repayments evaporate and running into difficulties borrowing for mortgages.

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It’s never too early – or late – to take control of your finances

Whether just starting out or looking at how investment will affect your pension, there are plenty of tools to help you manage your finances.

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University fees are poised to change – a new system needs to consider how much courses cost and what graduates can earn

One key change to universities under the Morrison government was the Job-ready Graduates program. Starting in 2021, this significantly increased student fees for humanities degrees, slashed them for nursing and teaching, and moved many other courses up and down.

The Conversation

Great: HECS Debts Have Gotten So Big They’re Now Affecting Our Eligibility For Home Loans

Well it's not like I could afford one anyway!

Pedestrian.tv

Student loans are getting bigger and hurting Australians’ chances of buying their own home

People who choose to study are carrying larger debts – and for much longer than ever before

The Guardian - AU

Regional Australia is 'crying out' for vets and a scheme pioneered by New Zealand could be the answer

By the end of next year, Bridget Webster will have lived out her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She says a government incentive to move to the regions would give her "a lot of financial freedom".

ABC News

Free degrees for Victorian nurses could cause workforce shortages elsewhere, unions warn

Australian nursing and midwifery groups say Victoria’s scheme could see aspiring nurses leave their home states

The Guardian - AU

The Vic Govt Just Announced It’ll Cop Your HECS Debt If You Study Nursing Or Midwifery At Uni

The Victorian Government have announced they'll pay the HECS debt of anyone who wants to study nursing and midwifery in state.

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Group to tackle university affordability

The federal education minister will announce a group of eminent Australians to help tackle university affordability and access.

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A 25-Year-Old Compared Their Money Sitch To A Boomer When They Were The Same Age Holy Shit

Are we really worse off than our parents? We suss out one 25-year-old's money sitch compared to her mum's from 30 years ago.

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