Australian Education Minister Jason Clare speaks during the Universities Australia Conference dinner at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 22, 2023. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
An Albanese government bill seeking to lift the 50 percent pass rule and ensure that all First Nation students are eligible for a funded place at a university has already passed the Senate.
The Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 incorporates recommendations of the Accord Interim Report.
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Celene Ignacio is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for S&P Global, BusinessWorld Philippines, and The Manila Times.
