Fee free uni opens the door
The University of Newcastle has developed a blueprint for free university pathway programs, which was launched by Federal Education Minister Jason Clare on April 23. The program aims to help more people access university education and achieve the government's goal of having 80% of the workforce with tertiary qualifications by 2050.
The University of Newcastle has launched a national policy report and best-practice guide for free university pathway programs. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said the resources marked an important step toward the government's goal. The Australian Government commissioned the University of Newcastle to deliver the National Fee Free Uni Ready Project in 2025. The project was developed in partnership with the Australian Tertiary Education Commission and 13 universities. The program has already supported over 70,000 students from diverse backgrounds. A student, Carley Pringle, credited the fee-free pathway program for helping her gain the skills to succeed at university and for showing her family that university was a possibility.
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