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In the media: University sector counts the cost of fee overhaul

ABC Radio – 24 June 2020

Nearly a week after the Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan announced a major overhaul of tertiary education funding, Australia’s largest universities have finally been provided with more detail.

Under the government’s plan, the cost of studying for a humanities degree will more than double, while fees for so-called “job ready” courses such as nursing, agriculture and science will be cheaper.

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