NUS is deeply concerned by the motion moved by Senator Madigan in the senate today which threatens the future the SSAF.
The National Union of Students would be opposed to any measure which could see funding to support critical student services being limited.
Students are seeking further explanation from Senator Madigan on how a yearly ballot would be implemented and detail from this motion.
In 2013 NUS lobbied and won to see democratically elected representative to become a mandatory part of the SSAF consultation process on university campuses.
National President Rose Steele said “The SSAF is critical to support services such as legal aid, financial support, advocacy as well as campus life for funding to student clubs and more”
“NUS has particular concerns on how this would effect rural and regional campuses in access and equity for students”
A recent report showed alarming statistics that one in three disadvantaged students are dropping out and that universities are not doing enough to support the.
“NUS will fight to preserve the SSAF and protect support services for students” Said Ms Steele
Rose Steele National President | National Union of Students
