The Federal Government has announced it will wipe $3 billion in student debt and offer payments for some students undergoing mandatory placements. These announcements come a week before the Federal Budget and in the wake of recommendations made to the Government about how to reform the sector. On today’s podcast, we’ll explain what the changes to HECS could mean for you and how the placement payments will work.Listen to our episode 'Should uni students be paid for their compulsory placements?'Sign up to our new TDA Sport newsletter here Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsAudio producer: Emmeline Peterson Do you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly Questions Today’s sponsor: Learn the simple steps you can take to protect yourself onlineat ActNowStaySecure.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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