A new report by consultancy firm KPMG attempts to ‘fix’ Australia’s vocational education system – but its policy proposals would instead damage our nation’s world-class university system.

A $393 million boost for major research infrastructure and 500 newly-funded pathway places into university for regional Australians are “a solid down-payment on future economic growth”.

IVF. A cervical cancer vaccine. Shatter proof car wing mirrors. The bionic ear.

Universities Australia has welcomed the Government’s commitment to guarantee Commonwealth Grant Scheme (CGS) and HELP funding payments for 2020 as an important first step in ensuring the viability of the nation’s universities. 

Six months. That is the minimum length of time our Prime Minister has told us to expect the coronavirus restrictions to last.