hecs debt

The government has unveiled a new policy to wipe billions of dollars in student debt, a move that will largely benefit Australian women.

I decided to ask my friends – all 20-something year olds living in Australia – what they want to see the government invest in the budget.

Is there enough being done to equip students, especially young women, with the requisite information to make informed decisions regarding their debts?

HECS-HELP debts soar for many Australians, particularly impacting women. With no gendered analysis in sight, concerns rise over sustainability and fairness.

Young people will soon have thousands of dollars added to their student debt, with HECS debts set to rise by 7.1 per cent on June 1.