APRA seeking feedback on student debt repayment reforms

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has begun consulting on proposed changes to how banks treat Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt repayments when assessing home loan applications. In a bid to improve clarity for banks and borrowers on rules and guidance governing HELP repayments, the regulator wrote to banks on Thursday (20 February) seeking…

Bengaluru Students Rally for Ban on Online Gambling

Students from government colleges in Bengaluru staged a peaceful rally demanding a strict ban on online gambling. The protest took place on February 19, 2025, with students raising concerns about the increasing addiction and financial losses associated with online gambling platforms. According to a report from Deccan Herald, over 800 students from the Government First…