Are Australians really overeducated? It depends what education is for

By Gwilym Croucher, Associate Professor, Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, The University of MelbourneSeptember 24, 2026

According to a new survey, almost 50% of Australian workers say they are overeducated. But there are more reasons to study than getting a job.

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