Australia has announced it will start charging New Zealanders full fees at its universities - which will at least triple the cost of most degrees. Now, education and policy researchers are warning primary and secondary school fees could be the next step in a crackdown across the Tasman on free public services for New Zealand migrants. Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee met with his Australian counterpart, Julie Bishop, in Sydney this morning. They held a joint press conference and our political reporter, Benedict Collins, has the latest.
Australia has announced it will start charging New Zealanders full fees at its universities. Photo: 123RF