In October 2015, Education Minister Simon Birmingham revealed a proposal that would cut funding to universities and deregulate the fees that they charge students. The Parliamentary Budget Office estimated that tuition fees would increase by 40% if universities were allowed to set them without government regulation. Proponents, including Mr. Birmingham, argue that the cost of university funding has grown at twice the rate of the economy since 2009. Opponents argue that the PBO’s estimate of 40% is too low and tuition fees will easily double or triple if the government ceases to regulate them.
22% Yes |
78% No |
21% Yes |
66% No |
1% Yes, and end government funding for universities |
12% No, and univerisity education should be free for all citizens |
See how support for each position on “University Funding” has changed over time for 546k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “University Funding” has changed over time for 546k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4T4F9RK3yrs3Y
Yes, I am sick of people in Australia having this entitlement that they expect the government to aid them.
@4TDPJSC3yrs3Y
Capable students should be on scholarships. Everyone else should find another path in life.
@4T764V53yrs3Y
Maintain University funding for Australian born citizens but allow the universities to set fees for international students.
@4T94L6M3yrs3Y
ALL schools, colleges, universities should run by Christian churches, industry associations & be free in exchange for national service.
@4SYRJM33yrs3Y
Yes but the reduction should be on their inflated bureaucratic level.
@4T4NZD63yrs3Y
top 10% of students get free education. The rest can pay what the universities deem fair.
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