Greens will raise PhD stipend to national minimum wage
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Currently, PhD students live off stipends that are often below the poverty line , despite contributing to crucial research and innovation. As part of the broader higher education policy package, the Greens will: Increase the full-time base Research Training Program annual stipend to the national minimum wage which is currently $47,626 Expand paid parental leave to PhD students, regardless of employment status Lines attributable to Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens and Spokesperson for Higher Education: “PhD students deserve so much better than being abandoned to the poverty line.
This situation is unacceptable—raising RTP stipends to at least minimum wage and access to parental leave entitlements is long overdue, yet Labor refuses to act. “It is a real indictment on our higher education system that PhD students are forced to skip meals, take up exhausting night jobs or rely on their partners’ wages to be able to survive while doing their research.
It’s no wonder less and less people are enrolling to do a PhD. “On top of such low stipends, PhD students are cruelly locked out of the government's Paid Parental Leave scheme, punishing those who dare to start a family. This is an outrageous oversight that exposes Labor’s indifference to young researchers and future academics.
“The gendered impact of stipends cannot be ignored. Having started my PhD in my thirties with two young kids, I could not have completed it without the support of my husband. “Not only are PhD students being put at risk by these poor conditions, but also the research, workforce and innovation future of Australia.
Investment in PhD students is an investment in all of society. “The Greens are committed to delivering positive change for students and researchers. We will keep fighting for PhD students to receive liveable stipends, parental leave, and the dignity they deserve.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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