Wins during the Howard Years (1996-2007)
- Prevention of VSU in 2003
- Increasing the years of allowable HECS study from 5 to 7 and a 5% reduction in HECS increase
- Response to Cronulla Riots
- Survival as an independent voice
Demand a Better Future (Dec 2006 onward)
- SCRAP VSU - Progress
- Decrease HECS - Maths and Science reductions, Bradley Review stance
- Fair Youth Allowance - Progress
- Abolish DUFFS - Success!
Financial wins:
- Saving students $100million per year in lower HECS fees
- Saving student organisations $180million by delaying the introduction of VSU (2005) by 12 months
- Saving students $500million per year in the abolishment of full-fee degrees
- ANCILLARY FEES WIN: Universities can no longer rort the system and charge students illegal course fees





