Bill
Higher Education Support Amendment (Fair Study and Opportunity) Bill 2025
Debated Monday 25 August 2025
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Monday 25 August 2025 · House of Representatives
Second ReadingThe debate focused on the principles of the bill, which aims to address inequities in higher education fees caused by the Job-ready Graduates scheme. Independent members argued that the current system unfairly penalises students studying arts and humanities by imposing significantly higher fees compared to STEM fields. They contended that the policy has failed to shift student preferences while disproportionately burdening disadvantaged groups with debt. The speakers emphasised the societal value of humanities degrees and called for a redesign of the fee structure to ensure fairness.
Outcome: The motion for the second reading was supported by the independent members present.
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