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Australian University Fee Hike Delayed

Updated 2026-07-01 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The Australian government has delayed a plan to increase fees for arts degrees until at least 2028. The decision comes as experts warn that rapid demand for AI datacentres could stoke inflation and crowd out land for housing.

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The Guardian

Rapid demand for AI datacentres in Australia could stoke inflation, experts warn – and crowd out land for housing

Calls are growing for new datacentre approvals to be halted until stronger protections are consideredGet our breaking news email, free app or <a href="https://www.t

2026-07-01 15:00 UTC

The Guardian

Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2028 as measures to lower Australian university fees put on hold

Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, says he will provide advice about degree funding to the government next yearGet our breaking news email, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u

2026-07-01 15:00 UTC