Cancel the HECS Hike
We the undersigned call on UNE Council to cancel the 20\% HECS increase to begin at UNE in 2005 owing to extra government funds that make an increase unnecessary. continue reading »
"While not directly affecting me I think any increase in the already excessive cost of higher education is wrong. My generation will be paying off their HECS debt when they are 50, or are future graduate salaries going to rise by 20%? Student/Staff? Intern"
"Going through with the fee hike would represent an undermining of the notion of education accessibility for regional students, who represent an already marginalised group in our caste society. Responsibility for ensuring accessibility to all levels of edu"
"its not fair at all.Our parents pay enough tax as is. Student/Staff? Internal/External? Student/Internal 2005"
"Follow Charles Sturt University. Reverse Fee Hikes and keep education accessible in the bush UNE!"
"Please at least consider sharing this windfall with us in this way Student/Staff? Internal/External? Internal student"
"Increasing fees decreases the availability of university to everyday Australians. Shame on the UNE Council (who almost certainly did not pay a premium for their qualifications) Student/Staff? Internal/External? Student - Internal"