The Senate passes contentious changes that will dramatically increase the cost of some university degrees, while cutting the cost of others.
The Senate has passed contentious laws that will dramatically increase the cost of some university degrees, while cutting the cost of others.
Under the changes, the cost of a social sciences degree will more than double, while nursing, mathematics and teaching degrees will become cheaper.The cost of degrees will change due to a major shake-up of how much the Commonwealth will pay for students' degrees. Education Minister Dan Tehan says the changes will give students cost incentives to study subjects that will prepare them for fields where jobs are needed.
The changes were passed by the Government with the support of One Nation and Centre Alliance senator Stirling Griff,-The laws will now go back to the House of Representatives, where the Coalition has the numbers to ensure the bill passes.
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