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Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Act 2025

Act No. 30 of 2025 · Assented 2 August 2025

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In brief

Amends student loan laws — including HELP, VET student loans and apprenticeship support loans — in relation to reducing existing debts by 20 per cent and repayment arrangements.

Who's affected

  • People with HELP student debts
  • VET student loan borrowers
  • Apprentices with support loans
  • Tax and education administrators

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