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Universities Australia policy and information relating to research infrastructure, facilities, and associated funding schemes.

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Policy & advocacy

  • Research quality assessment Universities Australia is working with government on the establishment of the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative.¦ Read More
  • Bradley & Cutler implementation Universities Australia notes the progress that government has made in implementing recommendations of the Review of Australian Higher Education ('Bradley Review') and the Review of the National Innovation System ('Cutler Review'), particularly as part of the 2009 and 2010 Federal Budget processes.¦ Read More

Submissions & reports

  • Collaboration development June 2010 The CDP is a potentially valuable addition to the Government's existing mechanisms for encouraging collaboration between research institutions and end-users of research.¦ Read More
  • Australia's IP system February 2010 Universities Australia supports the overall direction of patent reform in streamlining processes and removing ambiguities from the current intellectual property system.¦ Read More
  • Linkage Projects February 2010 Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia's 39 universities in the public interest both nationally and internationally. Universities Australia is pleased to provide a submission in response to the ARC Linkage Projects (LP) scheme Consultation Paper.¦ Read More
  • 2010 Budget January 2010 Executive summary Universities Australia strongly supports the Government in maintaining all the commitments it made in the May 2009-10 Budget in Transforming Australia's Higher Education System. A new framework and resourcing for higher education in Australia were defined there.¦ Read More
  • Commercialisation Institute September 2009 Universities Australia welcomes the Government's commitment of $196 million for the CCI to enhance commercialisation of the best ideas developed by Australia's universities and public research organisations.¦ Read More
  • IP rights system June 2009 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the first two consultation papers released as part of the broader package of IP reforms being considered by IP Australia: Exemptions to Patent Infringement and Getting the Balance Right.¦ Read More
  • Digital Economy: Future Directions February 2009 Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Government's Digital Economy Future Directions Consultation Paper.¦ Read More
  • Response to Cutler Review September 2008 Universities Australia welcomed the opportunity to comment on venturousaustralia, the report of the Review of the National Innovation System ('the Review'), which was released on 9 September 2008.¦ Read More
  • Bradley Review submission July 2008 Australia's universities contribute substantially to Australia's national goals. They are central to each of economic progress, social development and ecological sustainability: the nation's triple bottom line.¦ Read More
  • Cutler Review submission April 2008 Universities Australia's submission to the Review of the National Innovation System (the 'Cutler Review') outlined the strong linkages between the higher education sector and innovation, the role of innovation in sustaining a vibrant economy, and the need for funding and support ...¦ Read More
  • Economic modelling Universities Australia commissioned KPMG Econtech to assess the economic impact of the funding and reform recommendations outlined in the Review of Australian Higher Education.¦ Read More

Media centre

  • EIF decisions Universities Australia welcomes the Commonwealth Government's decision to augment the current allocation from the Education Investment Fund (EIF) by $200 million, and its advice that successful projects from Round 3 will be announced over the next several weeks.¦ Read More
  • Federal election statement Australia's ability to prosper as a productive, healthy and sustainable society depends crucially on its capacity to make the most of its people's potential. The future is one of rapid change, with enormous social and environmental challenges, and economic restructuring.¦ Read More