The future of Australia’s universities hangs in the balance, with radical reforms to funding and student fees due to be voted this week. The government has been negotiating furiously behind closed doors to pass its legislation through the Senate. Today, Rick Morton, on the surprising stance taken by Senator Jacqui Lambie.



Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.




Background reading:Jacqui Lambie’s stand on education in The Saturday Paper




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The future of Australia’s universities hangs in the balance, with radical reforms to funding and student fees due to be voted this week. The government has been negotiating furiously behind closed doors to pass its legislation through the Senate. Today, Rick Morton, on the surprising stance taken by Senator Jacqui Lambie. Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton. Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2020/10/03/jacqui-lambies-stand-education/160164720010506">Jacqui Lambie’s stand on education</a> in The Saturday Paper See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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The future of Australia’s universities hangs in the balance, with radical reforms to funding and student fees due to be voted this week. The government has been negotiating furiously behind closed doors to pass its legislation through the Senate. Today...

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