Debt

The Greens pledge to abolish all student debt and make tertiary education free

The Greens have unveiled one of their latest campaigns ahead of next year’s federal election, pledging to abolish all existing student debts and make university and TAFE free for everyone. The party, a long champion of affordable tertiary education, cites the 16% increase in total student debt since the 2022 election. Australia’s total student debt …

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Australia’s largest online bookstore goes under administration

One of Australia’s largest online book retailers, Booktopia, has just gone into voluntary administration as of this month. With an estimated 60 million dollars in debt, there are concerns that outstanding orders won’t be fulfilled and refunds won’t be issued. The Wire’s contributor from Tune FM, Ash Taylor, speaks with Professor Michael Adams from University …

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