Roger Smyth

Roger Smyth is a tertiary education consultant with extensive experience in the field, having previously worked at the Ministry of Education. He has been vocal about the shortcomings of the Labour-led Government's fees-free university policy, arguing that it has failed to increase participation among disadvantaged students. Smyth believes that barriers to participation in tertiary education are rooted in early childhood experiences and expectations rather than financial constraints alone, suggesting that the policy has not effectively addressed these deeper issues.