Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

I am surprised to hear at least two frontbenchers from the coalition criticising the decision of the Albanese government to wipe $3 billion worth of student debt. We know now who is for more student debt, and that's the people who are interrupting right now.

This change from the Albanese government will ensure that indexation will never grow faster than the average wage. Australians with an average HECS-HELP debt of $26,500 will receive a credit of around $1,200. The new Commonwealth prac payment will also be available to eligible domestic students studying nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work at universities and those studying nursing qualifications through eligible vocational education providers.