Cost Of Education In Australia Essay

Education serves as the ray of hope in a society where inequality and division are pervasive, enabling people to escape the shackles of their circumstances. However, the state of education today is hampered by obstacles that deny countless people access to its transforming power. It's time to fight against this situation as it is and demand change. We can break down these barriers and create a future where knowledge is available to everyone, irrespective of background, by embracing the idea of free education for everyone in Australia.

Growing up in Seven Hills, I see the inequality in our educational system firsthand. Financial obstacles prevent talented people with limitless potential from achieving their goals, and the cost of education

According to the latest research published in the Guardian newspaper, more than 60 percent of those who attend university in Australia have Hecs debts in their 30s, and just over half are still paying their debts off in their 40s. On average it takes 9.5 years to pay off university fee debts. The consequence of this debt burden is people being unable to buy into the housing market, being unable to start a family or live stress free until well into their working life. Universities argue that the fees are needed for research, tuition fees, non-academic services and support programs and this may be so. Research alone is a vital part of university service, but this can also be funded through the government budget. While counter-arguments stress that the quality of university education in Australia will be negatively impacted with the loss of student payment fees, it is worth noting that university education in Australia was free for a number of years under the Whitlam government without any loss to the level of quality. It is also worth noting that education is free in a number of countries including Finland and

By supporting free education, we support future generations' potential and promote a culture where talent is unrestricted and opportunities are plentiful. Let's climb together, driven by the conviction that education is the engine for transformation and the foundation of development. Let's embrace the ability of education to improve lives and fight relentlessly to make sure that everyone can access it free from financial constraints. Because in pursuing this goal, we not only mould the fabric of our society but also the lives of individuals, leaving a legacy of equality, opportunity, and boundless possibility. Let's imagine a world where education is available to everyone, where inequality is ended, and where a worldwide community of knowledgeable, involved, and empowered people is fostered. Join the cause, embrace the demand for change, and let's work together to create a future where education is a right rather than a privilege. We possess the capacity to transform. The power to transform lies within our hands. Maya Angelou once challenged society with her words “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” In the same way, I throw the challenge out for us to raise our voices to change the Australian Government on its attitudes towards free education for all in our