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Critics Slam Australia for Ignoring Rising University Fees

3/31/2026

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Critics accuse the Australian federal government of failing to address soaring university fees linked to the Job-Ready Graduates package.
Legislation to establish the independent Australian Tertiary Education Commission (Atec) passed the Senate.
Labor rejected amendments to scrutinize student fees.
Education Minister Jason Clare acknowledged JRG failures and said reforms are needed.
Greens spokesperson Mehreen Faruqi condemned the government's inaction, noting that students continue to struggle with high fees and debt.

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Critics accuse the Australian federal government of failing to address soaring university fees linked to the Job-Ready Graduates package.
Legislation to establish the independent Australian Tertiary Education Commission (Atec) passed the Senate.
Labor rejected amendments to scrutinize student fees.
Education Minister Jason Clare acknowledged JRG failures and said reforms are needed.
Greens spokesperson Mehreen Faruqi condemned the government's inaction, noting that students continue to struggle with high fees and debt.