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Government announces major changes to vocational student loans scheme

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull after meeting with Vocational education and training participants Sydney.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull after meeting with Vocational education and training participants Sydney. Source: AAP

The federal government has announced an overhaul of the vocational student loans system in a bid to stop some providers from rorting the system. The Education Minister says the new program will return integrity to the sector and save taxpayers billions of dollars. Labor - despite welcoming the announcement - argues the government remains out of touch when it comes to vocational education and training.


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The federal government has announced an overhaul of the vocational student loans system in a bid to stop some providers from rorting the system. The Education Minister says the new program will return integrity to the sector and save taxpayers billions of dollars. Labor - despite welcoming the announcement - argues the government remains out of touch when it comes to vocational education and training.



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