Australia to slash billions off student debt

Australia announced a sweeping plan to forgive 20% of student debt
The Australian government on Sunday announced a sweeping plan to forgive 20% of student debt for around 3 million Australians. The move, which takes effect in June next year if the current Labor government stays in power, would erase around $10.5 billion ...
Government facing pressure from all sides on student debt election pledge
The Albanese government’s pledge to push through sweeping student debt reforms if re-elected is under fire from all sides, with the opposition calling it an inflationary cash splash and the Greens accusing Labor of holding young Australians “ransom”.
Australia to slash $10 billion off student debt amid cost of living pressures
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government planned to cut student loans for around three million Australians by 20%, wiping off around A$16 billion ($10 billion) in debts.
Australia Plans $10.5 Billion in Student Debt Cuts to Ease Costs
Australia’s Labor government has pledged to cut A$16 billion ($10.5 billion) in student loans for university and other higher education to help ease the rising cost of living.
Australian PM Pledges $10.5 Billion Student Debt Reduction
Australia’s center-left Labor government has pledged to cut A$16 billion ($10.5 billion) in student loans for universities and skills colleges ahead an election due by May, aiming to counter voter frustration at rising living costs.
Why Australia is slashing $10 billion off student debt
Along with the debt reduction, Labor also intends to increase the HECS repayment threshold from AUD54,000 ($39,500) to AUD67,000 ($49,000). This means graduates would only start repaying their debt when earning above this new threshold.
Australia plans $10.5 billion in student debt cuts
The Labor government plans to reduce all student loans by 20% from June 1 next year, affecting more than three million Australians, according to a joint announcement Sunday from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other ministers.
Australian Government to Slash Student Debt by 20%, Benefiting Millions
Australian Government to Slash Student Debt by 20%, Benefiting Millions The Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has announced plans to cut student loans by 20%, providing debt relief
Australia to slash billions off student debt amid cost of living pressures
Australia's prime minister also announced plans to make medicines cheaper and help make rent more affordable Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government planned to cut student loans for around three million Australians by 20 per cent,
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Australia plans US$10.5bil in student debt cuts
Canberra: Australia’s Labour government has pledged to cut A$16bil or about US$10.5bil in student loans for university ...
Australia to slash A$16 billion off student debt amid cost of living pressures
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that his government planned to cut student loans for around three ...
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Australia to slash $10B off student debt amid cost of living pressures
which attacked cost of living pressures in Australia and gave debt relief for students, as well as more investment to ...