ONE NEWS: The Green Party has released its Youth Affairs policy, which would include a universal student allowance and eventually phase out tertiary education fees entirely.
Co-leader Russel Norman says a recent study shows students who receive an allowance are twice as likely to complete their studies.
He says for that reason, the party supports a universal allowance, while also capping annual tertiary education fees.
They would hope to cap fees at $1,500 per annum, eventually revising that down to virtually nothing.
The party's policy also includes the introduction of a paid 'gap year' for students for a range of environmental and social projects.
More contentiously, the Party would also introduce a legal age limit of 18 for personal cannabis use.
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