Ruby Bisson, 28, is just one young Australian grappling with the prospect of a significant HECS debt hike.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/crossbench-mps-push-for-government-intervention-to-stop-hecs-debt-avalanche-c-10805938

The HECS or HELP loan cap - which was introduced in 2020 and this year sits at $113,028 for most students, aside from those studying courses such as medicine, dentistry, and aviation - had come as a nasty surprise, Wilding said.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/debt-avalanche-to-hit-millions-with-student-loans-after-bid-to-halt-indexation-is-quashed/d4524a7d-d507-4a8f-a5a6-59e694aaa744