Sussan Ley has confirmed the opposition will back the Albanese government’s signature student debt-slashing bill.
It comes after Education Minister Jason Clare told Labor colleagues he was hopeful the HECS reforms would pass parliament on Tuesday.
Fronting media, the Opposition Leader said she still had concerns over the Albanese government’s broader response to the cost-of-living crisis, but that “we will not oppose the government’s proposal”.
“And I want to say this to students today – remember this moment,” Ms Ley told reporters.
“Because Anthony Albanese says life will be easier under him,…