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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the quality of governance at Australian higher education providers

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Submission to the Expert Council on University Governance

Feedback highlights that strong governance is essential for maintaining public trust and delivering high-quality education and research.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app presents feedback in response to three key points of the Bill that most directly impact ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app: Fee-Free Uni Ready Courses, Commonwealth Prac Payments, and the Student Services and Amenities Fee.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission in response to the Draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework

This submission outlines ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's strategic considerations, addresses sector consultation queries under the draft's broad objectives, and highlights the university sector's role in sustainable migration and economic contribution.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission in response to the establishment of an Australian Tertiary Education Commission

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app suggests the need for the ATEC to embody expertise, representation and autonomy, while fostering equity, developing a long-term strategic vision and encouraging collaboration and innovation within the tertiary education sector.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission in response to consultation papers relating to the Managed Growth Funding System and Needs-Based Funding System

Feedback on the Australian Government’s Higher Education policy agenda. This submission outlines ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's position on the consultation papers relating to the Managed Growth Funding System and Needs-Based Funding System.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission in response to the new roadmap for Australia’s economic engagement with India

Feedback on the New Roadmap for Australia’s Economic Engagement with India discussion paper. This submission outlines the breadth and depth of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app's engagement with India and highlights strategic opportunities for future collaboration.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission in response to New Colombo Plan external advisory group

Feedback highlights the need for greater flexibility and support within the New Colombo Plan (NCP) to enhance accessibility for diverse student groups, including shorter immersive travel components, improved funding models, equity placements and offshore campus collaborations.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Response to the Australian Universities Accord Discussion Paper

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app reiterates the opportunity for the Accord to reset the relationship between governments and universities.

Submission prepared by the Vice-Chancellor's Unit.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Submission in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into Australia’s Tourism and International Education Sectors

Input in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into Australia’s Tourism and International Education Sectors. This submission broadly addresses the Inquiry Terms of Reference relating to international education.

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Review of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Act

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission to the Review Panel on a discussion paper regarding the ARC Act and the role and purpose of the ARC within the Australian research system so it can meet current and future needs and maintain the trust of the research sector.

Submission prepared by the Research Services Office.

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Inquiry into the development of a hydrogen industry in New South Wales

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app response to the Legislative Council’s Standing Committee on State Development’s Inquiry into the development of a hydrogen industry in New South Wales.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Feedback into the proposed Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app response to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s consultation paper on the proposed Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Regional Data Hub: Understanding and responding to regional data needs

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app response to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Consultation paper – ‘Regional Data Hub: Understanding and responding to regional data needs’.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration Program

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Submission in response to the Joint Standing Committee on Migrations Inquiry into Australia’s skilled migration program.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Quality Initial Teacher Education Review

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Submission in response to the initial teacher education discussion paper launched by the Hon Alan Tudge MP, Minister for Education and Youth.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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University Research Commercialisation Scheme Consultation Paper

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app Submission in response to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s University Research Commercialisation Scheme Consultation Paper.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Inquiry into the opportunities for strengthening Australia’s relations with the Republic of France

Input to the Inquiry by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee regarding the opportunities for strengthening Australia’s relations with the Republic of France.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Accelerating Research and Development in New South Wales

Response to the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet’s call for Submissions about Accelerating Research and Development (R&D) in NSW. This Submission provides responses to each of the Inquiry questions, with a focus on the development rather than the research side of Research and Development.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Skills and Workforce Development Agreement

Input in response to the Australian Productivity Commission’s Skills and Workforce Development Agreement Issues Paper. This Submission provides responses to a number of the Inquiry questions.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Free Trade Agreement between Australia and Hong Kong, China and the Investment Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

Input to the Inquiry by the Federal Government’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties about the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and Hong Kong, China and, the Investment Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Jobs for the Future in Regional NSW

Input in response to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Jobs for the Future in Regional Areas.

This Submission broadly addresses key elements of the Committee Terms of Reference by demonstrating the important role ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app is playing transforming the Illawarra and other regional areas in which it operates, in the generation and application of new ideas and, its capacity to educate people to meet the needs of the future workforce. In doing so, it seeks to demonstrate the role universities such as ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app can play in implementing government policy initiatives which encourage innovation and support the transition of regions into new industries and areas of employment opportunities.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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National Foundation for Australia-China Relations

Input in response to call for Submissions by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade about the scope and programming of the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app strongly supports efforts of the Federal Government to continue to promote and develop strong links between Australia and China, and looks forward to the establishment of the Foundation as it continues to build upon the efforts of and developments driven by of the Australia-China Council

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy Framing Paper

Input in response to the Regional Education Expert Advisory Group’s Framing Paper and outlines ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app support for the Federal Government’s efforts to address issues impacting access and participation of people from regional, rural and remote backgrounds in post-secondary education. This paper follows on from a previous submission ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app provided into the Federal Government’s Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education that preceded this Framing Paper in August 2017.

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Growing International Education in Regional Australia

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app input in response to the Department of Education and Training’s call for Submissions from interested parties that inform government efforts to encourage international students to have a study experience outside of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Labor’s Inquiry into equity and participation in Australia’s universities

Key points provided by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app for consideration in response to Labor’s plans to undertake a National Inquiry examining equity and participation in Australian universities and other higher education providers.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app submission to the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training on the Inquiry into Funding Australia’s Research.

Key points provided by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app for consideration in response to Labor’s plan to undertake a National Inquiry into Australia’s post-secondary education system.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Labor’s Inquiry into Post-Secondary Education

Key points provided by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½app for consideration in response to Labor’s plan to undertake a National Inquiry into Australia’s post-secondary education system.

Submission prepared by the Government Relations Unit.

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Mr Canio Fierravanti, Director, Government Relations. Phone: (02) 4221 5931 / Email: canio_fierravanti@uow.edu.au