Sep 3, 2026 – 5.34pmLabor’s proposed overhaul of university funding looks set to become a reality after Coalition and Greens senators stopped short of rejecting the controversial legislation, despite acknowledging that caps on enrolments would reduce student choice.The Senate education committee recommended the bill be passed in a report published on Thursday, despite alarm from the sector over sweeping ministerial powers to impose undefined conditions on universities and fears it will hamper the government’s goal of increasing enrolments.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Coalition, Greens push for changes to Labor’s uni funding overhaul
Coalition and Greens senators stopped short of rejecting the government’s proposed changes, despite widespread concerns raised during a Senate inquiry.
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