HECS
Erika thought her university education was worth it. Then she got the $130,000 bill
Recent graduates saddled with a university loan debt will save up to $1300 a year under new repayment rules set to pass the Senate next week. See how much you can save.
- Christopher Harris
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- Opinion
- Opinion
Cutting HECS debt is the least Albanese could do for young Australians. He should do more
Our tax and benefits system favours the old over the young. Then there’s our ridiculous housing market. No wonder young people feel dudded.
- Ross Gittins
The best and worst universities for graduate salaries revealed
Universities are coaching students in how to negotiate their salaries, but external forces dictate how big their first pay cheque will be. Search the table.
- Christopher Harris
How student debt changes made the same degrees more expensive
Costs are set to be cut by thousands of dollars in the coming months but those at university are still paying more for tuition.
- Christopher Harris
Here’s everything Albanese and Labor promised you – and when you can expect it
Here’s everything we know about the major policies unveiled by Anthony Albanese and Labor – and what you can expect from them in government.
- Nick Bonyhady and Natassia Chrysanthos
- Opinion
- Australia votes
It’s a Morrison slug so awful that Dr Evil would be proud. Labor won’t touch it
The culture-war policy shows the Coalition’s disdain of higher learning and Labor’s timid approach towards reform.
- Chip Le Grand
How HECS debt burdens will shape Labor’s final-week pitch
Labor will target millions of younger voters by pledging to slash student debt in a final push for power at the federal election this Saturday.
- David Crowe
‘Pass this now’: Greens offer to help Labor ‘Dutton-proof’ key measures
In a letter penned to Anthony Albanese this week, Greens leader Adam Bandt had three key requests.
- Millie Muroi
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- Household debt
‘Swimming in debt’: Sydney’s $14 billion student loan burden
This map reveals which suburbs are carrying the city’s biggest HELP debts.
- Matt Wade
How much more money home buyers can spend on a property now
The change could be the difference for some buyers at the edge of being able to purchase, but on the flipside, it may add to demand.
- Jim Malo
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