Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

There were a lot of questions there. I think a very simple answer to each and every one of them would be 'no'. I would invite Senator Carr to have a look at the comments of, I think, the ANU vice-chancellor, Ian Chubb—and somebody will correct me if I am wrong—who said that the concept of a $100,000 university degree is not a likelihood in any way, shape or form.

Further, I indicate that, on average, there will be an increase in funding for schools of 8.7 per cent in 2014-15, 8.9 per cent in 2015-16, 8.9 per cent in 2016-17 and 6.6 per cent in 2017-18. Schooling is a fundamental part of a child's journey in life. It is an important springboard, and we are increasing— (Time expired)