National Union of Students president slams government’s HECS debt cut plan labelling it ‘disingenuous’

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National Union of Students president slams government’s HECS debt cut plan labelling it ‘disingenuous’
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Plans to slash HECS debts have been criticised by the peak body for university students, who have described the move as disingenuous. The federal government unveiled an election pitch on Sunday that would cut university debts by 20 per cent for three million students.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveals HECS debt plan at Adelaide rally. The HECS debt changes would apply to $16 billion worth of loans, with students with an average debt of $27,600 having their bill reduced by more than $5500. But National Union of Students president Ngaire Bogemann hit out at the government proposal, saying it was little more than an attempt to win votes and would not address concerns held by students.

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