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Senators likely to vote against university deregulation

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This reform has been split from a bill calling for funding cuts to the sector, in a move to gather support for the unpopular policy. The government says education reforms are vital for the future of the university sector and the Australian economy. (Image by Queen's College from flickr.com)

The future of university spending is up for debate today, as cross-benchers look set to vote against uncapping university fees. Education Minister Christopher Pyne has also backed down on a threat to cut $150 million in science research funding from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy, or NCRIS. Critics say the two should never have been linked in the first place.

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Tuesday, March 17 2015

Produced By Melissa Lahoud

Featured in storyBen Eltham, National Affairs Correspondent for New MatildaDr Gwilym Croucher, Higher Education Policy Advisor and Senior Lecturer at the University of MelbourneGreens Senator Lee Rhiannon

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Senators likely to vote against university deregulation

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