The federal government has proposed new changes to student loan repayments for cost of living savings. Here's what that could mean for you.
On Friday night the federal government announced plans to change student loan repayments rules, spruiking cost of living savings.
Here's a breakdown of the minimum people will have to pay each year, according to how much they earn. Shadow Education Minister Sarah Henderson said the plan would dramatically increase the time taken to repay a student loan.
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