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HISTORICAL FACTS: Bruce chapman - Caught on Camera

Was the Hawke government really the ‘gold standard’ for reform?

Journalism is sometimes called the first draft of history. Near contemporary works, such as the University of Canberra’s long running series of books on Australian governments, going back to the Hawke government (1983-1991), might be viewed as the second draft.

The Conversation

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

University students and graduates will soon save up to $1300 a year as the government's HECS relief bill reached an important milestone.

AAP

Levy on foreign students could help migration woes

Increasing international student fees with a levy could be a better way to decrease migration numbers than a cap on enrolments, a top economics professor says.

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Albanese promises changes to HELP repayment arrangements to ease cost of living

People repaying HELP student debts would get cost-of-living relief under changes to repayment arrangements to be announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday.

The Conversation

Hecs for the home: households warm to the idea of a loan scheme to leap from gas to electricity

Low-risk debt could help those stuck in poorly insulated homes vulnerable to summer heat and winter chills

The Guardian - AU

HECS for farmers? Nature repair loans could help biodiversity recover – and boost farm productivity

Almost three billion hectares of farmland is in poor condition worldwide – an area the size of Russia. Biodiversity is in freefall. Extinctions are rising. Wild animal populations have fallen almost 70% since 1970.

The Conversation

Freezing HECS-HELP indexation won't put more money in your pocket in the short term

Think abolishing indexation on your HECS-HELP debt would put money in your pocket? It won’t. In fact, it could drive up your tax bill.

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Competitive bird calling revived by Bega Valley school students

From twitters and tweets to chirps and warbles here is how school students are bringing back competitive bird calling.

ABC News

Women who suffer domestic violence fare much worse financially after separating from their partner: new data

We recently published two reports that highlight the devastating financial consequences borne by women who leave their partners after suffering domestic violence.

The Conversation

Is education or immigration the answer to our skills shortage? We asked 50 economists

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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