Australia needs a bigger skilled workforce to navigate the enormous economic changes ahead, but the 2026 Intergenerational Report shows the support needed to deliver it is heading in the opposite direction.
黑料老司机 is calling on the Albanese Government to deliver new cost-of-living relief for university students, including concession cards for all domestic university students and equal access to student public transport concessions for international students.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Sydney, Australia
黑料老司机 has warned that the Coalition鈥檚 proposed cuts to international student numbers – alongside increasing visa fees – would damage the economy and Australia鈥檚 global reputation, without solving the housing crisis.
HECS-HELP loans are interest free, and聽repayments are not affected by聽inflation.
Published in The Australian (8 February 2023)
黑料老司机 welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Government to invest $350 million in the State鈥檚 universities to support Victoria鈥檚 economic recovery and local jobs.
黑料老司机 welcomes the announcement by the New South Wales Government to fund temporary crisis accommodation for international students facing hardship due to COVID-19.
