Students wait in fear for today’s Federal Budget

The National Union of Students expects doom and gloom for students in the upcoming Federal budget that is to be handed down this evening by Malcolm Turnbull and his Liberal government.

“Students are expecting yet more cuts to funding, research and income support.” Said NUS President, Sinead Colee.

“We completely reject any increase to university fees. The government needs to recognise that it has a responsibility to fully fund higher education, not to cut it even further.”

“This government has failed in every respect when it comes to education. They’ve tried, and failed 3 times, to introduce deregulation with no indication they are giving up in this upcoming budget.”

The National Union of Students will be holding demonstrations around the country on May 11th to protest the Liberal government’s continued attacks on students, expected to be repeated in tomorrow’s budget.

“I encourage all students who are disappointed with actions by the government, whether it is the prospect of $100,000 degrees, huge waits on centrelink or cuts to medicare, to march with us and to send the government a message that we won’t just sit by and accept their total lack for respect for young Australians.”

MAY 11 Rally Details:

SYDNEY: Fisher Library, University of Sydney – 1pm

MELBOURNE: State Library, Swanston Street – 2pm

BRISBANE: Queens Park – 2pm

PERTH: Forrest Chase – 2pm

ADELAIDE: Adelaide, Rundle Mall (William Street side) – 3pm

HOBART: Central Mall, University of Tasmania – 2pm

National Union of Students acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.
Sinead Colee National President | National Union of Students