HECS fees, tied to inflation, are set to rise by 4.8 percent in June, down from last year’s 7.1 percent rise. With a debt of $26,494, the average student will be liable for an extra $1,272, extrapolating from figures published by the Australian Taxation Office.
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Ahead of the budget, it’s important for students to take a look at the government’s time thus far with a critical lens.
International students may be able to return to Australia in late 2021.
$1.2 billion will be cut from higher education overall.
Students will face fee hikes and a have to repay HELP debt back sooner under the budget released last Tuesday.
The proposed package would also force students to pay back their debt sooner.
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