Universities Australia welcomes the appointment of Professor Peter Dawkins AO to the role of Interim Director of Jobs and Skills Australia.

Universities welcome changes to the Australian Research Council’s National Interest Test that return to a system of assessment on merit and peer review.

The new trade agreement with India will give Australian exporters greater access to one of the world’s largest economies, deliver significant economic benefits and strengthen education and research ties for the benefit of both nations, Universities Australia Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.