Opened the debate
Le moved the second reading motion, arguing that the bill addresses a critical injustice in the higher education system. Le stated that the Job-ready Graduates scheme had caused substantial fee increases for arts and humanities students, creating a two-tiered system that devalued these fields. Le argued that the policy failed to deter students from choosing these subjects, instead saddling them with heavier debts, particularly impacting those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Le emphasised that arts and humanities are essential for cultural understanding, reconciliation, and a diverse knowledge base, citing the Universities Accord interim report as supporting evidence for reform.