The 2025 Federal Budget will cut all outstanding HELP student debts by 20%, providing immediate relief to around 3 million Australians and addressing mounting frustration over rising indexation and the cost-of-living crisis. 

While many welcome the change, critics argue it leaves deeper issues-like high university fees and repayment thresholds-unresolved and has sparked backlash from those who already paid off their loans.

Host: Zara Selmani

Reporting: Max Ecuyer

Producer: Sid Caulfield

Series Producer: Louis Harrison

Executive Producer: Kate Arnott