Nationals win cheaper fees for social work and psychology in Job-ready Graduates legislation
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The government has reclassified university courses in psychology and social work into a cheaper fee band under its Job-ready Graduates legislation, to be introduced into parliament on Wednesday.
The change, part of a deal with the Nationals, means instead of paying a proposed $14,500 for these courses, students will now pay $7,950.
The Nationals...