Labor’s Student Debt Relief ‘Economically Reckless’: Shadow Education Minister Says

Senator Henderson said the scheme is denying economic support to new students or those who have paid off their loans.

Shadow Minister for Education Sarah Henderson looks on during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on May 21, 2024. AAP Image/James Ross

Shadow Minister for Education Senator Sarah Henderson labelled Labor’s student loan discount scheme as economically reckless, unfair, and elitist.

Henderson told The Epoch Times in an email that the relief would apply as a one-off discount only.