The proposal would fund Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for an additional 20,000 undergraduates commencing enrolments, with 10,000 in 2022-23 and 10,000 in 2023-24.

Places, cross-band funding distributions and indexation arrangements would be consistent with those for the 2020-21 Budget measure JobMaker Plan — higher education — additional support for students and education providers, with additional Commonwealth Grants Scheme (CGS) funding for commencing enrolments being provided for four years after commencement.

The proposal would commence on 1 July 2022.