Australian universities clash over ‘wealth tax’

Australian Universities Accord reforms ‘need 20 years minimum’

Enthusiasm for Australia’s visionary higher education review has been tempered by the huge implementation costs – both money and time

By John Ross

25 February

Government will pilfer international levy proceeds, critics warn

Criticism of Australia’s ‘tax’ on international students escalates amid signs that it may be a done deal

By John Ross

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One of the Cow Sonok (female cow beauty contest) events ahead of the implementation of the Cow Racing (cow racing) event in Pamekasan, Madura, East Java, Indonesia on October 25, 2015

Fee levy ‘would prove international students are cash cows’

If Australia proceeds with a levy on international students’ fees, the money should only be used for students’ benefit, representative body argues

By John Ross

15 September

People waving off a luxury cruise ship as it leaves Adelaide, Australia. To illustrate the growing divide between rich universities and poorer ones.

Australia’s great divide: rich universities grow as others falter

Canberra may have chosen the right time to revisit university funding, as institutional accounts suggest a widening divide between the haves and have-nots

By John Ross

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#1 Submitted by DiggingDeeper on February 27, 2024 - 8:31am

Yes, have the tax - but - make it 100% set off against money distributed by the university to support academics' research activity, time and expenses.

Australian universities lock horns over ‘wealth tax’ proposal

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Australian universities lock horns over ‘wealth tax’ proposal

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