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Students listening to the US Secretary of State at the University of Melbourne (AAP) Source: AAP

As the US President announces plans to slash thousands of dollars from millions of student loans, the architect of Australia's university loan system says a similar move isn't needed here.


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By Sean Wales

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As the US President announces plans to slash thousands of dollars from millions of student loans, the architect of Australia's university loan system says a similar move isn't needed here.



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