$3bn in HECS to be wiped, paid placements announced

It’s already a pittance, why means test it? The annual/averaged income isn’t the problem, its the 4 weeks when a part-time/casual working student will earn nothing from their paid job. Also, the ‘paid’ placements wont be introduced until mid 2025, leaving current students feeling like they’ve missed out. Expect to see some enrolled students, when faced with weeks on placement, leave or change courses in the next 12 months 🙁