
As cost of living pressures persist well into 2024 with little sign of relief, tertiary student advocacy bodies are calling upon the government to ease the pressures of so-called placement poverty. Particularly, these bodies, including student unions and activist groups, are looking to the upcoming Federal Budget and Government response to the Universities Accord as an opportunity for the Commonwealth to support its nations future teachers, nurses, and allied health professionals, among others. 4ZZZ Journalist Catherine Strohfeldt spoke with the University of Queensland’s Student Union, and those currently on placement about the push for financial support.

Your 11AM Zedlines with Ethan and Leah

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Your 10AM Zedlines with Louis, Chandler and Jess.
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Your 11AM Zedlines with Ethan, Leah and Ava

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Your 11AM Zedlines with Holly and Jess

Your 10AM Zedlines with James and Angela

Your 9AM Zedlines with Holly and Jess

Your 8AM Zedlines with James and Angela

Your 11AM Zedlines with Roy and Nairi.

Your 10AM Zedlines with Nairi and Aniq

Your 9AM Zedlines with Roy and Aniq