The following is a transcript of an interview that appeared on 2GB Radio between presenter, Ben Fordham and Vice-Chancellor and President, Distinguished Professor George Williams AO on Monday, 4 November 2024.
Ben Fordham:
Well, the Prime Minister has made an election pledge. Anthony Albanese says labor will erase around $16 billion from HECS debts if he wins the election. Under the plan, $5,500 will immediately be shaved off the average student debt and the average debt is around 27,000. Aussies with a larger HECS debt of around $50,000 will have $10,000 taken off their balance. There’ll also be major changes to…