HELP for students

The Australian Government’s Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 per cent) Bill 2025 passed Parliament in July 2025. The legislation made Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and student loan repayments fairer, and reduced student loan debt by 20%.

Update on historical higher education loan amounts not visible on student loan accounts at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

The Australian Government has established Startup Year to support students’ participation in startup courses at Australian higher education providers, which will encourage innovation and support Australia’s startup community, including social innovation and community-based entrepreneurship.