The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is calling upon the Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, to abandon his higher education funding cuts following yesterday’s announcement by Nick Xenophon Team (NXT) education spokesperson, Rebekha Sharkie, ruling out support for key elements of the government’s plans including cuts to the Commonwealth Grants Scheme, increases in student fees and lowering the repayment threshold on HELP debts. More...