Terrific timing by the Audit Office

All of sudden low SES access to education really counts

 Education Minister Jason Clare wants to see 20 per cent HE participation (it’s around 15 per cent now) by young people from low SES backgrounds (one characteristic of which is rural/remote residence).

Which makes pertinent a potential project for 2022-’23 by the Australian National Audit Office.

In June 2020 the previous government announced $400m over five years for financial and travel support for HE study by rural/remote students. The ANAO is considering having a look at the Department of Education’s “design and implementation” of measures to improve graduation rates.

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