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  • Same-Sex Marriage: Join protests around the country August 14 to mark the 6th anniversary of the ban on marriage equality for LGBTI people.
  • VOTE FOR STUDENTS! Become a Student Hero! New campaign website at http://www.unistudent.com.au/vote
  • Abbott's Heaven, Your Hell Campaign Launch: Wed June 23. Level 5, The Atrium, Queen Victoria Women's Centre. Speakers from 6pm. Come along!
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NUS Wins!

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
 
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