NEWS & UPDATES

The gist Student debt doesn’t charge interest, but it does grow with inflation via indexation each year . For many young Australians, this surprise growth can sting—especially in high-inflation years. Here’s how indexation works, when it applies, and what you can do about it (without sacrificing your bigger goals). How HECS-HELP grows Indexation, not interest: Your balance increases once a year by the indexation rate, which tracks inflation (CPI). The key date: Indexation i