INTERVIEW: Griffith University vice-chancellor Carolyn Evans on Prac Payment, HECS reform

Griffith University vice-chancellor Carolyn Evans says she welcomes confirmation of measures in the federal budget to help with student debt; and payments while undertaking compulsory placements in social work, nursing and teaching.

Griffith University vice-chancellor Carolyn Evans Source: Supplied / Griffith University

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The federal government has confirmed the federal budget will include measures to help students, with $ 3 billion of student debt to be wiped, and a payment for those undertaking mandatory work placements in social work, nursing, midwifery and teaching.

Griffith University vice-chancellor Carolyn Evans spoke with Biwa Kwan on who is set to benefit from the changes; and other reform challenges for the sector.