# Budget Overlooks Education's Role in Social Mobility

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-05-20T18:55:52+00:00
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The latest federal budget focused on intergenerational fairness, yet education, a key factor in social mobility, was seemingly overlooked. The job-ready graduates package, while aiming to improve employment outcomes, has made degrees, particularly in arts and humanities, unaffordable for many. This system creates a divide, with some able to afford university due to family support, while others face financial hardship. A proposed solution involves a three-step plan to simplify the system and reduce the cost of arts degrees to a more manageable figure. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ead33ce279856414

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