Scott Ryan (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Carr for his question, and I am aware of an article in The Australianthis morning that alluded to a number of these issues. The article is incorrect in making the assertion that this was under consideration by me. I stated yesterday that, as part of taking over this portfolio, I have recommitted to the review of the VET FEE-HELP system that was announced by the government last year. I am being briefed, and I am discussing a number of options, but at no point have I got to actually considering specific options. I look forward over the coming weeks to meeting a number of the key stakeholders in the sector. I am keen to listen to their views. I am keen to hear all views about how to make this system more financially sustainable as well as to increase the mechanisms by which the Commonwealth can undertake compliance. I think the senator will appreciate that it would be foolish of me to state that I have any preferred options after six days in the role.