<p>The Australian government eradicated free education in higher education in 1989, with the introduction of Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). Since then, ALP and Liberal governments have been reducing funding, relying on international students fees to boost income, causualised staff, and implimented cuts to courses and staff. Come and hear about the battle against the neo-liberal agenda against education in Australia, Quebec and Chile with Susan Price, co-convenor and vice-president of the NTEU NSW branch, and Casey Thompson, student activist Sydney University.</p>
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<span class="date-display-single">Tue, 22/05/2012 - 6:30pm</span> </div>
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<a href="mailto:grrrach@gmail.com">grrrach@gmail.com</a> </div>
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