What the HECS of a success: student loans injected a dose of financial reality into Australian universities

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University students in Australia receive financial support via government allowances and interest-free loans, but the government is considering making major changes. Under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) students must pay nearly a quarter of the average cost of tuition, and 29% of students elect to pay their fees on enrolment, to take advantage of a discount. Education minister Amanda Vanstone is considering lowering the salary threshold at which graduate tax will apply.

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V-cs fear anti-Asia backlash

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There is concern about the impact of the One Nation Party on Asian students in Queensland, Australia, and potential students from Asia. The party attracted nearly 25% of voters in Queensland and opposes immigration from Asia. Some Asian students have considered transferring to universities outside Queensland, and others may be deterred from going there. Links between universities in Australia and Asia have been proposed as a way of competing against universities in the US and England.

International relations, Political parties, Asia, Australian foreign relations

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