Education Minister Jason Clare is delighted his student debt relief bill has passed both houses of parliament. Photo: Facebook.
Labor’s student debt relief legislation has passed the Senate, guaranteeing a 20 per cent cut for higher education students currently owing the government money for their studies.
The HECS Bill, the first piece of legislation the Federal Government introduced to the new parliament, has enjoyed smooth sailing through both houses.
The House of Representatives was never going to be an issue with the government having more than enough numbers to pass its bill. The Senate didn’t raise any significant worries for Labor either.
The bill passed 36 votes to 3 in the Upper House on Thursday morning (31 July) with the…