Fair Fares for Postgraduate and International Students

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The University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association (GSA) is asking students to sign this petition in order to redress the fact that Victoria is the only state in Australia that does not grant travel concessions to postgraduate students, and is one of only two states that does not grant travel concessions to international students. Link to us: http://tr.im/graduates
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Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky omits many facts to state, with reference to international students and ignoring postgraduate students, "for sound policy reasons, this government has not considered providing concessions assistance to this particular group of students a priority." See her speech to the Legislative Assembly: http://tr.im/kosky
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“The Age endorses calls by Melbourne University vice-chancellor Glyn Davis and student groups to extend concessions to all full-time students.” Mar 2nd, 10: http://tr.im/endorsement
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This petition is supported by Melbourne VC Glyn Davis and Provost Peter McPhee, as well as students from RMIT, LaTrobe, Monash, Victoria, Swinburne and interstate universities. Link: http://tr.im/fairfares
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More analysis on the state's position: http://tr.im/more
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GSA Facebook: http://tr.im/discuss
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