In an Op-Ed published today, Luke Sheehy, Executive Director of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) has backed the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), calling it “a world-class” system.

As the nation’s leading university grouping with connection to India, the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) believes the finalisation of the Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement will deliver a range of educational and economic benefits for both countries.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is not the bogeyman it is currently being made out to be by some. In stark contrast to the shock and awe commentary, the reality is it is actually a genius Australian invention which has provided affordable access to university for generations of Australians.