When I went to University it was free and there were no private universities in Australia.
Student Union fees of up to about $800 were mandatory. (if you objected you could donate the fees to a nominated charity) The student union provided a vast range of services; EG bookshop,cheap lunches, childcare,on-call doctor, a theatre,coffee shop,tavern and a staggering number of clubs ranging from photography to a gay social club. Because I was a civil servant, my employer paid my union fees.
Today there are several private universities and all universities are user-pays.For local students,fees can be a paid up front or deferred as a loan until your income reaches a certain level.
Today university education here is an industry,with tens of thousands of overseas students ,mainly from Asia.Umm doesn't that mean fewer places for Australian kids?. Well, the universities all vehemently deny such a claim--------.
On topic:If you believe the hyperbole and pork barrelling of a professional politician in full election mode,you get exactly the government you deserve. (Australia certainly did)
Student Union fees of up to about $800 were mandatory. (if you objected you could donate the fees to a nominated charity) The student union provided a vast range of services; EG bookshop,cheap lunches, childcare,on-call doctor, a theatre,coffee shop,tavern and a staggering number of clubs ranging from photography to a gay social club. Because I was a civil servant, my employer paid my union fees.
Today there are several private universities and all universities are user-pays.For local students,fees can be a paid up front or deferred as a loan until your income reaches a certain level.
Today university education here is an industry,with tens of thousands of overseas students ,mainly from Asia.Umm doesn't that mean fewer places for Australian kids?. Well, the universities all vehemently deny such a claim--------.
On topic:If you believe the hyperbole and pork barrelling of a professional politician in full election mode,you get exactly the government you deserve. (Australia certainly did)
