http://mediacentre.dewr.gov.au/media...ceBill2008.htm
Interesting if it is true. A careful read of the above press release would appear to rule out the diploma courses run by schools at BK etc. It is quite specific that to be eligible: "VET providers have credit transfer arrangements with a higher education provider in place for each VET accredited Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification."
This appears to mean that the course must lead to further education in the University system in order for FEE Help to become available.
Of course if my interpretation is wrong and it does become available to all it still doesn't cancel the fact that you must pay it back!
The Comet.