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‘Wealth tax’ for top unis in $10b funding shake-up

Julie Hare
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A major review of higher education has recommended a return to a demand-driven, means-tested funding model for students from underprivileged backgrounds in an attempt to double the number of graduates by 2050.

The review says there needs to be a massive scaling up of both higher and vocational education, better integration between the two sectors, curricula that is more specifically targeted to occupations and more flexible in its scope and delivery.

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Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com

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