Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment 2023

# Student Loans (Overseas Debtors Repayment Levy) Amendment 2023 ## What it does This bill updates the rules around a levy (a type of fee) that overseas-based Australians with student debt have to pay back. The change is purely technical — it updates the bill to match a name change: "Trade Support Loans" is now called "Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans". It's housekeeping to keep the laws consistent with each other. ## Why it matters If you're an Australian living overseas with a student loan or apprenticeship loan, this makes sure the levy rules apply fairly across all loan types without confusion or gaps. There's no change to what you actually pay — just a clarification of which loans are covered. ## Key details - **The change**: Two references in the existing 2015 levy law are updated to use the new "Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans" name instead of the old "Trade Support Loans" name - **When it starts**: This amendment only comes into effect if and when the Trade Support Loans Amendment Act 2023 itself commences — it's dependent on that other law passing first - **Who's affected**: Anyone with an apprenticeship loan who lives overseas and owes the repayment levy

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