No uni fee hikes and cuts
The Turnbull Government is developing a plan for Australian universities, and it isn't pretty. If plans go ahead, future generations of Australians won't have the same access to higher education as many of us have had - and those who are already disadvantaged will be the worst hit by ballooning fees.
A leak in Friday's media reveals the Turnbull government is looking to slash university funding, putting massive fee hikes for students back on the table.
This sneaky, backroom attack on higher education goes to show the Coalition haven't learned from their failed attempt last year to push for US-style fee deregulation.
The high cost of university is already a deterrent for Australians looking to broaden their horizons. A fee hike, which could burden students with debts over $100,000, will put higher education out of reach.
But if nervous Coalition MPs feel the backlash from the community before the hikes are even announced, we could make them baulk and force a backdown on this nasty policy before it see the light of day.
Can you add your name and tell them to drop this nasty plan to hike uni fees?
This sneaky, backroom attack on higher education goes to show the Coalition haven't learned from their failed attempt last year to push for US-style fee deregulation.
The high cost of university is already a deterrent for Australians looking to broaden their horizons. A fee hike, which could burden students with debts over $100,000, will put higher education out of reach.
But if nervous Coalition MPs feel the backlash from the community before the hikes are even announced, we could make them baulk and force a backdown on this nasty policy before it see the light of day.
Can you add your name and tell them to drop this nasty plan to hike uni fees?
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Dear MPs and Senators -
Keep university education affordable and accessible for all. Ensure all Australians have equal opportunity to a quality education, without being burdened by unsustainable debt.
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