Continued the debate
Pocock moved a second reading amendment urging the Government to urgently review the Job-ready Graduates Package funding and student contribution settings. The member argued that the review should assess adequacy, equity, simplicity, and effects on student choice. Pocock called for improved definitions of eligible equity students, advocating for individual and household measures alongside area-based ones. The amendment sought to extend consideration to first-in-family students, those from non-English speaking backgrounds, regional areas, and students with disability.