Overview

• The Commonwealth Prac Payment will provide A$319.50 per week to eligible students starting July 2025, aligned with the Austudy rate.
• Designed following recommendations from the Universities Accord, the payment targets students in high-need sectors facing unpaid work challenges.
• Payment will be means-tested, with specifics yet to be finalized, ensuring targeted support for those in need.
• The initiative also aligns with broader educational reforms, including adjustments to student loan indexations to ease debt burdens.
• Critics and supporters alike await further expansion of eligible disciplines to include more students in diverse fields.