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Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion says the government's plan to waive the HECS debt of teachers who work in regional Australia is an important way to boost Indigenous education outcomes.

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This, and penalties for parents whom do not allow their children access to this education should see attendance figures skyrocket. In theory.

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