Senator Chris Evans: The answer to the honourable senator’s question is as follows: (1) Under subparagraph 19-37 of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (the Act), universities are able to collect a fee to support the provision of student services and amenities. Universities cannot spend student services and amenities fee (SSAF) revenue in ways that are not specified in the Act. The Department has been working with universities to ensure they understand the provisions. Currently, the Department’s understanding is that universities have complied with the Act in implementing the SSAF. (2) Under subsection 19 38(4) of the Act SSAF revenue may be expended for a range of purposes, including to: provide food or drink to students on a campus of the higher education provider; give students information to help them in their orientation; and support a sporting or other recreational activity by students. (3) The Government considers it appropriate for universities to use the funding for the purposes identified in subsection 19 38(4) of the Act. Under the legislation, universities are required to consult with student representatives on the use of fee revenue.