19/02/2026 14:00
The Guardian
Experts say the Morrison-era Job-ready Graduates scheme has instead had a ‘devastating impact’ on the very people higher education needs to serveFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew university enrolments from students with low socioeconomic backgrounds dropped by 10% between 2020 and 2024, as independent senator David Pocock warns the Morrison-era Job-ready Graduates (JRG) scheme is creating a “segregated” higher education system.The JRG scheme was introduced under former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison in 2021 and led to arts degrees costing students more than $50,000, while other degrees including in science and mathematics saw fees slashed by up to 59%. Continue reading...
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