The government's scheme to make the final year of university fees-free comes into effect today.
The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Penny Simmons admitted no modelling data exists to suggest the subsidy will improve completion rates, but that they are hoping it will incentivize educational success.
Tertiary Education Union's National Secretary, Sandra Grey talks to Tim Beveridge.
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