A Commonwealth supported place is a higher education place for which the Commonwealth makes a contribution direct to the University towards the cost of the student's education.  Prior to 2005, these were known as HECS places.

Commonwealth supported students
For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported places, the Australian Government pays some money directly to universities, but there is also a student contribution amount which varies depending on courses undertaken. With regard to&nbs...

Student contribution amounts
The student contribution amount varies depending upon the discipline category (teaching matter) of the courses studied, and whether you are a pre-2008 st...

Pre-2008 Commonwealth supported students
For Commonwealth supported students commencing from 2008, the maximum student contribution for courses (subjects) in accounting, administration, economics and commerce is based on student contribution  to Band 3 ($8,677 for 2009). However...

'Information for Commonwealth supported students' booklet (PDF)
Important information about Commonwealth supported students, including the obligations of being Commonwealth supported.