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Fee change will 'punish students for following their interest'

Robert Bolton
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Reforms to university fees would stop universities enrolling students in the very national priorities the government wants to encourage, says the vice-chancellor of Sydney University.

"The bill is riddled with perverse effects, many of which will have a direct impact on the welfare of Australia's young people," says Michael Spence.  Attila Csaszar

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Robert Bolton is the Education editor. He covers primary and secondary education, universities and training. Connect with Robert on Twitter. Email Robert at rbolton@afr.com

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