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    Research & Innovation
    2 February 2023

    Submission to Senate Economics Committee on NRF

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee on the provisions of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2022.

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    Research & Innovation
    2 February 2023

    SUBMISSION TO THE GOVERNMENT’S NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION FUND

    As the peak body for Australia’s 39 universities, Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ consultation on the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) and urges the government to include representation from the higher education sector on the NRF Reference Group.

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    submission
    30 January 2023

    2023-24 PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION

    Australia is at a critical juncture. Skill shortages, economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and a new industrial revolution are changing the domestic and global landscapes in which we operate.
    In forging a path forward, we must harness the institutions that have helped turn Australia into the safe, successful and prosperous nation we are today. Universities, working with government and industry, are chief among them and must continue to lead the way, as they have always done.

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    International
    18 December 2022

    SUBMISSION TO THE REVIEW OF AUSTRALIA’S MIGRATION SYSTEM

    Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities. We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the review of Australia’s migration system.

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    submission
    16 December 2022

    Priorities for the Universities Accord – submission

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the panel on priorities for the Australian Universities Accord.

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    Research & Innovation
    14 December 2022

    Submission to the review of the ARC

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Independent Review of the Australian Research Council (ARC).

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    Health
    2 December 2022

    UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA RESPONSE TO THE PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO LONG COVID AND REPEATED COVID INFECTIONS

    Universities Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities. Australian universities made a major contribution to the pandemic, particularly in the areas of research, epidemiology/public health and health professions (education and/or workforce). These aspects of universities’ activities continue to be relevant to the matter of long COVID and are reflected in our response to the inquiry’s terms of reference1 three and five.

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    submission
    2 December 2022

    Submission to the employment white paper

    Australia is facing a critical skills shortage which, left unaddressed, threatens to hold our nation back –
    economically, technologically and socially.

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    Research & Innovation
    21 November 2022

    SUBMISSION TO THE GOVERNMENT’S STARTUP YEAR CONSULTATION

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Education (Education) and Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ (DISR) Startup Year consultation. We appreciate the engagement with departmental officials on this matter and look forward to working together.

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    Research & Innovation
    10 November 2022

    Submission to the 5 year Productivity Inquiry Interim Reports 2022

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Productivity Commission (PC) interim report series.

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    International
    7 November 2022

    SUBMISSION TO DEFENCE STRATEGIC REVIEW 2022

    As the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Defence Strategic Review 2022 (the review). In this submission, we lay out the role that Australia’s universities currently play, and the various roles they could play in the future of the nation’s defence capability.

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    Health
    13 October 2022

    Universities Australia submission to the Shergold COVID-19 Review

    Universities made a major contribution to the pandemic.

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    Research & Innovation
    10 October 2022

    Response to National Industry PhD Program - second round

    We are pleased that many of Universities Australia’s initial comments have been incorporated into the second version of the guidelines.

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    Research & Innovation
    17 September 2022

    Submission to the Guidance Note consultation: Research requirements for Australian universities.

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) regarding the Guidance Note: Research requirements for Australian universities.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    11 August 2022

    Submission to Australia's progress against sustainable development goal 4 | Transforming Education Summit

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Education’s consultation on the proposed Draft National Statement Commitment for the Transforming Education Summit.

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    Research & Innovation
    19 July 2022

    Response to National Industry PhD Program draft guidelines

    Please find Universities Australia’s comments on the draft guidelines below.

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    Research & Innovation
    31 May 2022

    Submission on Research Block Grant reform - university and industry collaboration

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment consultation on proposed reforms to the Research Block Grant (RBG) funding framework.

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    Research & Innovation
    9 May 2022

    Research translation and the Higher Education Standards Framework consultation submission

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) consultation paper on research translation and the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards).

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    Research & Innovation
    2 May 2022

    Submission to the ERA 2023 benchmarking consultations

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Australian Research Council (ARC) consultation paper on the ERA 2023 benchmarking and rating scale.

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    International
    29 April 2022

    Response to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment's 'ESOS Review 2022' discussion paper

    Universities Australia welcomes this opportunity to review the ESOS Framework, explore areas of the Act and its legislative instruments that are no longer fit-for-purpose and explicate some of the issues facing students and providers in the Act’s implementation.

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    Research & Innovation Teaching, Learning & Funding
    26 April 2022

    Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into productivity

    With the support of Government, the nation’s universities can partner with business and community to make Australia a more productive and prosperous place, and a better place to live.

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    International
    1 April 2022

    Submission to the Consultation Paper on Improving the Overseas Student Health Cover Program

    Our submission contains commentary on a number of specific issues relating to the provision of OSHC along with a summary of member feedback to the consultation questions.

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    International
    1 March 2022

    Response to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment's 'International Student Diversity at Australian Universities' Discussion Paper

    Universities Australia is pleased to respond to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s ‘International Student Diversity at Australian Universities’ Discussion Paper (‘the Discussion Paper’). UA is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities and has long advocated for policy settings that
    extend the transformative opportunity of an Australian university education to as many of our global neighbours as possible.

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    Research & Innovation
    1 March 2022

    Submission to the Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security on the Review of the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022.

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    Research & Innovation
    28 February 2022

    Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee on the Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee regarding the Australian Research Council Amendment (Ensuring Research Independence) Bill 2018.

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    Copyright
    28 February 2022

    Submission to the Higher Education Research Commercialisation Intellectual Property Framework draft agreements

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the consultation released by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (the Department) regarding the Higher Education Research Commercialisation Intellectual Property Framework (the Framework) draft agreements.

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    International
    25 February 2022

    Response to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment's 'International Student Diversity at Australian Universities' Discussion Paper

    Universities Australia is pleased to respond to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s ‘International Student Diversity at Australian Universities’ Discussion Paper (‘the Discussion Paper’). UA is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities and has long advocated for policy settings that extend the transformative opportunity of an Australian university education to as many of our global neighbours as possible.

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    Copyright
    16 February 2022

    Copyright Access Reforms Consultation

    Universities Australia Submission to Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Bill 2021

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    submission
    Copyright
    16 February 2022

    Copyright Access Reforms Consultation

    Submission on Review of Technological Protection Measures Exceptions

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    submission
    2 February 2022

    2022-23 Pre-Budget submission to Treasury

    View Universities Australia’s submission to Treasury on behalf of Australia’s comprehensive universities.

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    Research & Innovation
    2 February 2022

    Submission to Exposure Draft Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Department of Home Affairs on the Exposure Draft Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill 2022 (the SLACIP Bill).

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    Research & Innovation
    22 December 2021

    Submission to the National Research Infrastructure Roadmap 2021 Exposure Draft

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the National Research Infrastructure Roadmap 2021 exposure draft.

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    Copyright
    14 December 2021

    Submission to triennial review of Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Triennial Review of the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies.

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    International
    13 December 2021

    Submission to the Department of Home Affairs: Australia's 2022-23 Migration Program

    As the peak body representing Australia’s university sector, Universities Australia notes that Australia’s universities operate in a global labour market, characterised by a two-way flow of academic talent.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    12 November 2021

    UA Comments on proposed TEQSA compliance guides

    On 10 November, UA made a short submission made by UA to TEQSA’s consultation on its draft compliance guides on scholarship, work-integrated learning and admissions (coursework). These guides are updated and simplified versions of publications previously known as TEQSA Guidance Notes. Although UA supports streamlining and simplification of these publications, we have expressed concern that the proposed title of ‘compliance guides’ may not accurately reflect the purpose and status of the documents, and have accordingly suggested some minor revisions.

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    Copyright Research & Innovation
    18 October 2021

    Submission to the consultation on a Higher Education Research Commercialisation IP Framework

    Universities Australia understands and strongly supports the Government’s drive to lift economic prosperity and strengthen society through research commercialisation. We also understand that the Government wishes to expedite the introduction of the framework.

    The combination of speed, lack of broad consultation during development and mandated legal agreements that have not yet been widely reviewed by the sector is, however, problematic.

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    Diversity & Equity
    10 September 2021

    Submission to Indigenous Skills, Engagement and Employment Program (ISEP) discussion paper

    Higher education continues to unlock employment and economic advancement. This is especially so for Indigenous university graduates, who typically outperform their non-Indigenous peers in graduate labour market outcomes – meaning there is no employment gap for university graduates.

    The ISEP design process is an opportunity to acknowledge and support the role a university education plays in positive employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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    Health
    16 August 2021

    Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

    There is a critical link between university-based health professions education and future health workforce formation. Through this link, universities make a significant contribution to Australia’s health professional workforce. This workforce provides care across health, aged care and disability services.

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    International
    12 August 2021

    Joint Standing Committee on Migration: Inquiry into Australia's Skilled Migration Program

    This submission is comprised of two parts. Part 1 is our overarching submission addressing the range of issues pertinent to the university sector. Part 2 responds to the recommendations relevant to the university sector made in the Joint Standing Committee on Migration’s Interim Report for this inquiry.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    11 August 2021

    Quality Initial Teacher Education Review

    As the institutions responsible for training most of the teachers in Australia, Universities Australia’s members are key stakeholders in all work to assure and improve the quality and effectiveness of ITE. Accordingly, Universities Australia looks forward to working with Government on the review. An effective review will benefit ITE students and
    providers and – most importantly – school students across the nation.

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    Copyright
    2 August 2021

    Submission to Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct 2021

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the annual review of the Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct.

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    Health
    23 July 2021

    Draft recommendations from the Primary Health Reform steering group

    There is a critical link between university-based health professions education and future health workforce formation. Through this link, universities make a significant contribution to Australia’s health workforce. All of Universities Australia’s member universities deliver multiple health professions education courses through which they educate and train virtually all new entry health professionals in Australia.

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    Health
    25 June 2021

    Care workforce Labour market study

    The majority of Australia’s health professionals are educated in Australian universities and all Universities Australia member universities provide health professions education courses.

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    Health
    15 June 2021

    Australian Medical Council Review of the Accreditation Standards for Primary Medical Programs

    As the peak body for universities, Universities Australia (UA) maintains an ongoing interest in education for the health professions and the various elements it comprises. This includes the important component of professional accreditation. All universities deliver multiple health professional courses. However, not all universities have a medical school. Our comments are therefore directed to those areas pertinent to the sector overall.

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    Copyright
    26 May 2021

    Submission to IP Australia's Indigenous Knowledge consultation paper

    Universities Australia (UA) supports, in principle, the four aims that are outlined in the February 2021 consultation paper entitled Indigenous Knowledge.

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    International
    26 May 2021

    Submission to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment consultation paper for the New Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-30

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Council for International Education’s consultation process for the development of the new Australian Strategy for International Education 2020-30. Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities.

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    Research & Innovation
    7 May 2021

    Submission to the TEQSA draft legislative instrument consultation

    Universities Australia appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft legislative instrument, proposed to be made under an amended Tertiary Education Quality and Standard Agency (TEQSA) Act 2011.

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    Health
    14 April 2021

    Submission to the draft National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan (the Plan), 2021.

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    Research & Innovation
    12 April 2021

    Submission to the University Research Commercialisation Consultation paper

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the University Research Commercialisation consultation.

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    submission
    23 March 2021

    Submission to the Data Availability Transparency Bill 2020 inquiry

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee on the Data Availability and Transparency Bill 2020 and Data Availability and Transparency (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    15 February 2021

    2021–22 PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION

    In a year like no other, Australia’s universities have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession. Universities Australia has been counting the costs and identifying support measures that will help ensure Australians of all ages continue to benefit from a world-class higher education.

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    International Research & Innovation
    22 December 2020

    SUBMISSION TO THE INQUIRY INTO NATIONAL SECURITY RISKS AFFECTING THE AUSTRALIAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SECTOR

    Australian universities are a key national resource. Unlike physical resources, they provide limitless potential through the generation of ideas that enable society and the economy to continuously improve. Universities also provide our graduates with the education and skills to navigate not just the challenges of the present but the unknowns of the future.

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    submission
    13 November 2020

    submission to the Protecting Critical Infrastructure and System of National Significance consultation

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Systems of National Significance consultation.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    30 October 2020

    Submission to the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Provider Category Standards and other measures) Bill 2020 Inquiry

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    Health
    20 October 2020

    UA response to the IHPA's consultation paper on Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2021-22

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority’s (IHPA) Consultation Paper on the Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2021–22.

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    International Research & Innovation
    16 October 2020

    Submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee: Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Bill 2020

    Universities Australia strongly advocates that the Australian Government consider a coordinated approach to identifying and managing the risk of foreign interference in Australian universities. We are concerned the Bill is not proportionate to risk and would impose an onerous administrative impost on universities and on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    16 September 2020

    Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Committee: Job-ready Graduates Legislation

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Committee’s inquiry into the Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    1 September 2020

    2020-21 Pre-budget submission

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission in advance of the Government’s 2020-21 Budget to be delivered in October. UA is the peak body for the university sector, representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities. Universities Australia’s members educate more than 1.4 million students and conduct research and development on behalf of the nation. Now, more than ever, Australia’s universities are central to our wellbeing and prosperity, as they help guide our response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Safety & Wellbeing
    20 August 2020

    Submission to the House Standing Committee Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes this opportunity to make a submission to the House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs’ inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence.

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    submission
    18 August 2020

    Submission to consultation on the draft legislation for the Job-Ready Graduates Package

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Higher Education Support Amendment (Job-Ready Graduates and Supporting Regional and Remote Students) Bill 2020 (the Bill).

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    13 July 2020

    UA submission to the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19

    Universities Australia made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19’s inquiry into the Australian Government’s response to COVID-19 and related matters.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    15 April 2020

    UA Submission to Provider Category Standards amendments discussion paper

    Universities Australia has responded to the Higher Education Standards Panel’s discussion paper on amending the Provider Category Standards.

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    Research & Innovation
    6 March 2020

    Senate Standing Committee on Economics inquiry: Treasury Laws Amendment (Research and Development Tax Incentive) Bill 2019.

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Research and Development Tax Incentive) Bill 2019 (the Bill). Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research for the national benefit.

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    Diversity & Equity
    13 February 2020

    Submission to inquiry on opportunities for employment and economic development for Indigenous Australians

    Universities Australia (UA) is pleased to make a submission to the House Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs inquiry into opportunities for employment and economic development for Indigenous Australians.

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    Research & Innovation
    28 January 2020

    ANAO (Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA)) inquiry into the Administration of Government Grants (Auditor-General’s Reports 5 and 12 (2019-20))

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit inquiry into matters contained and associated with the Auditor-General’s report No. 5 (2019-20)

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    10 January 2020

    Submission to Productivity Commission on Skills and Workforce Development Agreement

    VET has been subject to significant pressures following many years of funding cuts of State and Federal Governments and unsuccessful policy experiments.

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    submission
    16 December 2019

    Submission to the Data Sharing and Release Legislative Development Process

    Universities Australia supports the Government’s aim to realise the full potential of public sector data to the benefit of all Australians.

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    Research & Innovation
    16 December 2019

    Submission to Australia's 2020 Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper

    Universities are both affected by cyber security and are active participants in managing the national response to cyber security readiness.

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    Research & Innovation
    16 December 2019

    Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Identification of Leading Practices in Ensuring Evidence-Based Regulation of Farm Practices that Impact Water Quality Outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef

    Australian science is recognised for its excellence both internationally and domestically, whether measured by the number of Nobel prizes per capita or by the impact of our scientific publications.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    6 December 2019

    Submission to the Review of Senior Secondary Pathways

    UA is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities. We have a keen interest in how senior secondary schooling presents information to students about their options for future education, training and work.

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    Health
    6 December 2019

    Submission to the Aged Care Royal Commission - Workforce

    Universities play a major role in the formation of Australia’s entry-level health professional workforce and are well positioned to work in partnership with aged services to contribute to relevant workforce development.

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    Health
    20 October 2019

    Submission to Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand: Inherent Requirements for Studying Medicine (ANZ)

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the review of the “Inherent Requirements for Studying Medicine in Australia and New Zealand” document (the document). The review is being undertaken by the Medical Deans of Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) who developed the document in 2017. The aim of the document is to support medical schools to offer the greatest access for students with a disability while ensuring safe clinical education and training. To assist in this, the document provides a set of guidelines which medical schools may choose to incorporate into their local practices. The guidelines are not mandatory.

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    submission
    30 September 2019

    Enhancing research outcomes from Australia's regional, rural and remote universities

    As the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) project: ‘Enhancing research outcomes from Australia’s regional, rural and remote (RRR) universities’.

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    submission
    27 September 2019

    Submission to the Senate Select Committee on jobs for the future in regional areas

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Select
    Committee’s inquiry into jobs for the future in regional areas.

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    Research & Innovation
    25 September 2019

    Submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee into the Emergency Response Fund Bill 2019

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Committee on the Emergency Response Fund Bill 2019 and the Emergency Response Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019. Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities in the national interest. A number of our members have also made submissions and we commend these to you for consideration.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    24 September 2019

    Submission to TEQSA on risk assessment framework

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the current risk assessment framework (RAF) used by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) to inform its regulatory activities.

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    Research & Innovation
    23 September 2019

    Submission to the Defence Trade Controls Act review consultation

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in this next phase of the review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012. Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research to add to the stock of advanced knowledge.

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    Health
    17 September 2019

    Submission to the Royal Commission into Aged-care Quality and Safety

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make submission to the Royal Commission into Aged-care Quality and Safety. UA is the peak national body representing Australia’s thirty-nine comprehensive universities. UA has a keen interest in aged-care workforce policy and the way in which universities can support healthy, positive ageing. UA previously made submissions to the Aged-care Workforce Strategy Taskforce. UA is also represented on the current Aged Services Industry Reference Committee (IRC) and its Tertiary Education and Pathways Sub-Committee.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    12 September 2019

    Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the adequacy of newstart and related payments

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee inquiry into the adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia.

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    Health
    11 September 2019

    Evaluation of the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program

    Universities Australia (UA) is the national peak body representing Australia’s thirty-nine comprehensive universities.

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    Health
    20 August 2019

    Submission: consultation on rural allied health quality, access and distribution

    The university sector is committed to educating our future health workforce as a fundamental component of Australia’s health system. Universities offer multiple health courses and educate the majority of health professionals in Australia. Of this workforce, more than 200,000 – or over a quarter – are allied health professionals (AHPs)i. Allied health professionals play a major role in the prevention, treatment and management of ill-health across multiple sectors, both as individual, autonomous clinicians and as part of multidisciplinary health teams.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    29 June 2019

    Response to contract cheating exposure draft

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Amendment (Prohibiting Academic Cheating Services) Bill 2019.

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    Research & Innovation
    13 May 2019

    SUBMISSION TO THE REVIEW OF AUSTRALIA’S SCIENCE AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Review of Australia’s science and research priorities, as they apply to the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP). We are mindful of the targeted nature of the review, with its focus on the implementation of the priorities and associated Practical Research Challenges.

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    Health
    9 May 2019

    Submission to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Group: definition of cultural safety

    The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy Group (Strategy Group)1, convened by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Health Leadership Forum (NHLF) are consulting on a proposed definition of “cultural safety”. The intent is to develop an agreed, national baseline definition that can be used as a foundation for embedding cultural safety across all functions in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) and for use by the NHLF.

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    Health
    15 April 2019

    SUBMISSION TO THE COAG HEALTH COUNCIL AUSTRALIA’S HEALTH WORKFORCE: STRENGTHENING THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the COAG Health Council’s recent consultation paper: Australia’s Health Workforce: strengthening the education foundation.

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    15 March 2019

    ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION TO REGIONAL EDUCATION EXPERT ADVISORY GROUP

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    15 March 2019

    SUBMISSION TO THE REVIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in response to the discussion paper on the Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    8 March 2019

    SUBMISSION TO PROVIDER CATEGORY STANDARDS REVIEW

    UA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Review of Provider Category Standards (PCS).

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    7 March 2019

    RESPONSE TO ADVICE ON CONTRACT CHEATING

    Universities Australia welcomes the Higher Education Standards Panel’s (HESP’s) advice on enhancing academic integrity and combatting contract cheating, as well as the Government’s response to this advice.

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    22 February 2019

    PERFORMANCE-BASED FUNDING FOR THE COMMONWEALTH GRANT SCHEME

    Australian universities provide high-quality, accessible education to 1.4 million students each year, lead Australia’s research efforts and are a major contributor to the social and economic wellbeing of our country.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    22 February 2019

    REALLOCATION OF COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACES FOR ENABLING, SUB-BACHELOR AND POSTGRADUATE COURSES

    As the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, Universities Australia acknowledges the need for more clarity and certainty regarding the allocation of Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for enabling, sub-bachelor and postgraduate places. The higher education sector will operate in a more efficient and more effective way if allocations of places are aligned with demand.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    1 February 2019

    RESPONSE TO NATIONAL REGIONAL, RURAL AND REMOTE EDUCATION STRATEGY FRAMING PAPER

    As the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Regional Education Expert Advisory Group’s National Regional, Rural and Remote Education Strategy Framing Paper.

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    submission
    31 January 2019

    Submission to the Department of Home Affairs: Australia's 2019-20 Migration Program

    As the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on Australia’s 2019-20 Migration Program to the Department of Home Affairs. Australia’s universities employ highly skilled staff from around the world and are the educators of our future workforce. Universities Australia is invested in our migration program to enable our universities to produce work-ready graduates and world-leading research.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    31 January 2019

    2019-20 PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION

    In a time of rapid global change, many nations are looking to invest in sectors that will build social and economic opportunity for their citizens – recognising that opportunity and advancement are key to social cohesion and progress.

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    25 January 2019

    SUBMISSION ON EXPERT REVIEW OF AUSTRALIA'S VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SYSTEM

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the current expert review of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. UA recognises the importance of a robust, reputable VET system for Australia’s future. VET offers training and practical skills that equip Australian’s for immediate entry into the workforce. Higher education offers students the academic, analytical and technical skills required for long-term professional and academic careers. Both are critical to Australia’s economic and social wellbeing.

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    submission
    International
    30 November 2018

    Submission to expert members of the Council for International Education Consultation Paper: growing international education in regional Australia

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Council for International
    Education’s consultation paper on Growing International Education in Regional Australia.
    This submission represents a broad sectoral view of the issues.

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    submission
    Health
    19 November 2018

    Framework for accreditation requirements for the safe and effective use of medicines: Response to consultation questions

    Universities Australia (UA) supports the proposal for a common framework of key principles, criteria and learning outcomes for safe and effective use of medicines by entry-level practitioners in regulated health professions.

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    Health
    19 November 2018

    FRAMEWORK FOR ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDICINES

    Framework for accreditation requirements for the safe and effective use of medicines: Response to consultation questions

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    submission
    Health
    6 November 2018

    Regulation of Australia's Health Professions: keeping the National Law up to date and fit for purpose

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    submission
    Health
    6 November 2018

    RESPONSE TO THE CONSULTATION PAPER, REGULATION OF AUSTRALIA'S HEALTH PROFESSIONS: KEEPING THE NATIONAL LAW UP TO DATE AND FIT FOR PURPOSE

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    6 November 2018

    Submission to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s enquiry into the Higher Education Support (Charges) Bill 2018 and Higher Education Support Amendment (Cost Recovery) Bill 2018.

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    submission
    Diversity & Equity
    15 September 2018

    SUBMISSION TO THE POST-IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW OF THE INDIGENOUS STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM

    Universities Australia (UA) is pleased to make a submission to the post-implementation review of the Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP). UA welcomes the Government’s review of the implementation of the ISSP, and the opportunity it provides both to identify problems or barriers, as well as to make further improvements to the design and effectiveness of the program.

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    Health
    12 August 2018

    Submission to the Medical Research Future Fund

    Universities Australia supports further health services and translation research that, whilst building on some of the work already undertaken in the 2016 – 2018 priority areas, would be a research area in its own right. This is detailed further in UA’s response to questions eight and nine below.

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    Health
    31 July 2018

    Submission to the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service (APS). The review is examining how the APS can assist government to manage and respond to future challenges in increasingly complex and digitally enabled global economies. A key goal is a fit-for-purpose APS to drive innovative, efficient policy development and implementation through collaborative, whole-of government approaches.

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    Copyright
    24 July 2018

    Universities Australia Submission to Copyright Modernisation Consultation

    Universities Australia is pleased to provide this response to the Copyright Modernisation Review consultation paper.

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    submission
    Copyright
    24 July 2018

    Submission to consultation on draft Copyright Amendment (Service Providers)

    Universities Australia appreciates the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft of the Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Regulations 2018 (the Draft Regulations).

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    submission
    Research & Innovation
    16 July 2018

    Supplementary submission to the Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a supplementary submission to the Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012. Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research to add to the stock of advanced knowledge.
    Universities Australia wishes to express serious concerns regarding matters raised in the submissions from the Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/Austrade.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    15 July 2018

    SUBMISSION TO THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERVICE

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Independent Review of the Australian Public Service (APS). The review is examining how the APS can assist government to manage and respond to future challenges in increasingly complex and digitally enabled global economies. A key goal is a fit-for-purpose APS to drive innovative, efficient policy development and implementation through collaborative, whole-of government approaches.

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    International
    30 June 2018

    SUPPLEMENTARY SUBMISSION TO THE REVIEW OF THE DEFENCE TRADE CONTROLS ACT 2012

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a supplementary submission to the Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012. Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research to add to the stock of advanced knowledge.

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    30 June 2018

    SUBMISSION TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING INQUIRY INTO RESEARCH FUNDING

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training’s inquiry into research funding. Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research to add to the stock of advanced knowledge.

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    submission
    International
    12 June 2018

    Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee

    Inquiry into the effectiveness of the current temporary skilled visa system in targeting genuine skills shortages

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    Research & Innovation
    30 May 2018

    Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012

    Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into the review.

    Universities Australia (UA) is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities in the national interest.

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    submission
    Health
    7 May 2018

    Submission to the Allied Health Rural Generalist Education Program Accreditation System

    Thank you for the opportunity for Universities Australia (UA) to provide input into the Australian Health and Hospital Association’s (AHHA) consultation on the Allied Health Rural Generalist (AHRG) Education Program Accreditation System.

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    submission
    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    26 March 2018

    Submission on discussion paper on implementation of Regional Study Hubs Initiative

    Universities Australia is pleased to provide this submission to the Department of Education and Training on the implementation of the Government’s Regional Study Hubs Initiative.

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    Health
    20 March 2018

    Aged-Care Workforce Strategy Taskforce: consultation survey

    Thank you for the opportunity for Universities Australia (UA) to make submission to the Aged-Care Workforce Strategy Taskforce (ACWST). UA’s interest in aged-care is particularly in the education and training of health professionals – doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and allied health professionals – who work with older Australians.

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    Copyright
    14 March 2018

    Submission to the draft report of the Review of Code of Conduct for Australian Copyright Collecting Societies

    Universities Australia is pleased to have this opportunity to comment on the draft report of the Review of Code of Conduct for Australian Copyright Collecting Societies (Draft Report).

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    submission
    Research & Innovation
    25 January 2018

    Submission to the enquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters inquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017. Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research to add to the stock of advanced knowledge that has been valued at more than $160 billion.

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    Research & Innovation
    22 January 2018

    Submission to the inquiry into the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security inquiry into the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017. Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research to add to the stock of advanced knowledge, and has been valued at more than $160 billion.

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    International
    18 December 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE INQUIRY INTO THE FOREIGN INFLUENCE TRANSPARENCY SCHEME BILL 2017

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security inquiry into the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017.

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    submission
    International
    18 December 2017

    SUBMISSION TO SENATE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

    Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2017 and the Migration (Skilling Australian Fund) Charges Bill 2017

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    International
    18 December 2017

    SUBMISSION TO SENATE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION COMMITTEE December 2017

    Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2017 and the Migration (Skilling Australiangs Fund) Charges Bill 2017

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    18 December 2017

    SUBMISSION IN RESPONSE TO 'FUTURE PROOF'

    High quality tertiary education and training is more important to Australia than ever before. The industries and jobs of the future will depend increasingly on innovation and skills. Improving productivity will be vital to maintain our prosperity and standard of living. A greater share of our population will need to be equipped with the adaptable, transferrable skills that are shaped by high quality post-school learning.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    13 December 2017

    2018-19 PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION

    Budgets tell a story about priorities. When Governments announce increases or cuts in revenue and spending, they send a signal to voters and the nation about what matters most to them.

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    Research & Innovation
    17 November 2017

    Draft EI 2018 Submissions Guidelines Consultation

    Thank you for the opportunity to provide further feedback on the Draft Engagement and Impact 2018 Submission Guidelines.

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    International
    24 October 2017

    METHODOLOGY FOR THE 2017 REVIEW OF THE SKILLED MIGRATION OCCUPATION LIST

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Department of Employment’s review of the methodology for the 2017 review of the Skilled Migration Occupation List.

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    Health
    23 October 2017

    SUBMISSION TO REVIEW OF REGISTERED NURSE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s (ANMAC’s) discussion paper regarding the review of Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    3 October 2017

    SUBMISSION IN RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION PAPER ON SUB-BACHELOR COURSES

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Consultation Paper on demand-driven sub-Bachelor places released by the Department of Education and Training (DET).

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    Research & Innovation
    29 September 2017

    RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE: ECONOMICS LEGISLATION COMMITTEE MEDICARE LEVY AMENDMENT (NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME FUNDING) BILL 2017

    Senator Hume: The data I have in front of me says that between 2011 and 2013 the EIF revenue constituted only 14 per cent of university infrastructure expenditure and between 2012 and 14 it constituted 10 per cent. So if you have updated data on what proportion of university infrastructure expenditure the EIF actually maintains after that that would be terrific.

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    Copyright
    29 September 2017

    REVIEW OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COPYRIGHT COLLECTING SOCIETIES

    Universities Australia agrees with the Productivity Commission that there is a need to strengthen the governance and transparency arrangements that apply to declared collecting societies.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    22 September 2017

    UA SUBMISSION TO THE DRAFT REPORT OF THE REVIEW OF ACCREDITATION SYSTEMS WITHIN THE NATIONAL REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION SCHEME

    The UA submission broadly supports many of the recommendations posed in the draft report including options for reducing duplication in accreditation processes across health professions as well as between TEQSA, ASQA and NRAS; greater consistency and transparency around accreditation fees; and opportunity for better linking evidence and future workforce priorities with pedagogic innovation.

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    Health
    22 September 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL PRICING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN TEACHING AND TRAINING CLASSIFICATION PUBLIC CONSULTATION PAPER

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority’s (IHPA’s) consultation paper on the Development of the Australian Teaching and Training Classification (ATTC). Universities Australia understands that the ATTC is foundational to the development of activity based funding for teaching and training activities in public hospitals, a process which is intended to bring greater efficiency, transparency, equity and accountability to Australian public hospital teaching and training funding.

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    International
    22 September 2017

    SUBMISSION TO DIBP VISA SIMPLIFICATION REVIEW

    Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities in the national interest. We welcome the opportunity to provide input to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s process of simplifying Australia’s visa system. This submission complements those made by individual universities and university groups, which reflect their own particular circumstances and shared perspectives.

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    submission
    19 September 2017

    Independent Review of Accreditation Systems within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professions

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    submission
    Health
    8 September 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS INQUIRY INTO THE MEDICARE LEVY AMENDMENT (NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME FUNDING) BILL 2017 AND 10 RELATED BILLS [PROVISIONS]

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Committee on the Medicare Levy Amendment (National Disability Insurance Scheme Funding) Bill 2017 and 10 related Bills. Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities in the national interest. A number of our members have also made submissions and we commend these to you for consideration.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    29 August 2017

    Submission to the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education discussion paper.

    UA’s submission represents a whole-of-sector view on the issues raised in the paper. Individual UA member universities and other groupings may make their own more detailed and we commend these to you.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    9 August 2017

    UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA'S RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

    Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee
    Enquiry into the Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More Sustainable, Responsive and Transparent Higher Education System) Bill 2017
    Hearing at Wodonga, Vic., Tuesday, 25 July 2017

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    9 August 2017

    SUPPLEMENTARY SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION COMMITTEE INQUIRY ON THE HESLA BILL

    Universities Australia (UA) is pleased to make this supplementary submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (A More Sustainable, Responsive and Transparent Higher Education System) Bill 2017.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    30 June 2017

    HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT 2017

    Universities Australia is the peak national body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities in the national interest.
    The Government has brought forward the Higher Educational Support Legislation Amendment (A More Sustainable, Responsive and Transparent Higher Education System) Bill 2017 to make policy changes— including changes to funding—in the higher education sector.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    16 June 2017

    REGIONAL ENTERPRISE SCHOLARSHIPS - PROGRAM GUIDELINES

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in response to the draft Program Guidelines on the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program.

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    Research & Innovation
    13 June 2017

    SUBMISSION TO INNOVATION AND SCIENCE AUSTRALIA 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN ISSUES PAPER

    Universities Australia thanks Innovation and Science Australia for the opportunity to provide input into their 2030 Strategic Plan.

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    Health
    7 June 2017

    UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA's RESPONSE TO IHPA'S DRAFT WORK PROGRAM 2017-18

    I write on behalf of Universities Australia’s (UA), the national peak body for Australian universities, regarding IHPA’s draft work program 2017-18. Universities have a keen interest in IHPA’s work given the role universities play in training our future health professional workforce and the compulsory requirement for all entry level health professionals to undertake clinical training, the majority of which occurs in public hospitals.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    7 May 2017

    GRADUATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE IMPACTS OF THE FUNDING FREEZE

    In December 2017, the Australian Government announced measures in Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook to freeze per-student funding to universities at 2017 levels. This would reduce funding to Australian universities by $2.1 billion over the forward estimates.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    24 April 2017

    THE FACTS ON UNIVERSITY FUNDING

    University funding is complex. As a result, the sector’s true financial position is not always well understood in public discussion.

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    Health
    14 April 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF ACCREDITATION SYSTEMS WITHIN THE NRAS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make submission to the Independent Review of Accreditation Systems within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) for Health Professionals (“the Review”). UA understands that the Review and its associated discussion paper focuses on three main areas: improving efficiency; relevance and responsiveness and; future health workforce development. UA has responded to the discussion questions posed under each of these areas where applicable to universities and also provided further information where relevant.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    15 March 2017

    SUBMISSION TO TEQSA CONSULTATION ON PUBLICATION OF DECISIONS

    Universities Australia (UA) thanks TEQSA for the opportunity to provide comment on its proposed changes to the publication of TEQSA’s decisions.

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    International
    15 March 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE FOREIGN POLICY WHITE PAPER

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the development of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Foreign Policy White Paper.

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    International
    15 February 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS: MANAGING AUSTRALIA’S MIGRANT INTAKE DISCUSSION PAPER

    Universities Australia is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities in the national interest. We welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Department of Home Affairs’ discussion paper “Managing Australia’s Migrant Intake” issued as a part of the department’s annual consultation on Australia’s migration program.

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    Health
    9 February 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE MEDICAL WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT

    Thank you for the invitation to respond to the Department of Health’s Medical Workforce Assessment and associated Discussion Paper. We understand the assessment has a particular
    focus on where and how medical school/entry level training1 occurs and the link between this and future medical workforce distribution, especially to regional, rural and remote areas.

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    Copyright
    2 February 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS LEGISLATION

    Inquiry into the Copyright Amendment (service Providers) Bill 2017

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    31 January 2017

    SUBMISSION TO THE INQUIRY INTO THE ELECTORAL LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ELECTORAL FUNDING AND DISCLOSURE REFORM) BILL 2017

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017
    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters inquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017. Universities Australia is the peak body for Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, which educate more than a million students and undertake research to add to the stock of advanced knowledge that has been valued at more than $160 billion.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    24 January 2017

    2017-18 PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION

    A profound shift is underway across the Australian economy.

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    Research & Innovation
    17 January 2017

    Draft 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Submission

    Government investment in first class research infrastructure is vital to the long-term sustainability of Australia’s research program, driving innovation, economic productivity and social benefits for the nation. National research facilities are built and maintained for the public good. As such there is a fundamental role for government in investing in this critical infrastructure.

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    Health
    24 November 2016

    Submission to the Committee’s inquiry into the medical complaints process in Australia

    Dear Ms Radcliffe

    I am writing following Senator Stirling Griff’s request that Universities Australia (UA) provide a submission to the Committee’s inquiry into the medical complaints process in Australia. UA would like to take this opportunity to respond to some of the issues that have been raised in other submissions and the public hearing.

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    Copyright
    24 November 2016

    Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report on Data Availability and Use

    Universities Australia (UA) thanks the Productivity Commission for the opportunity to provide feedback to the Draft Report on Data Availability and Use. As UA noted in our submission to the issues paper, universities play an essential role in driving Australia’s open data agenda through their research programs, as producers and users of vast amounts of data in their own right, and as educators of Australia’s data analysts and data scientists.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    15 November 2016

    Submission to the Review of the impact of the TEQSA Act on the higher education sector

    Universities Australia (UA) is pleased to make this submission to the review of the impact of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (‘TEQSA Act’) on the higher education sector (‘the Review’).

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    Health
    27 October 2016

    Independent Hospital Pricing Authority’s (IHPA) Consultation Paper

    We write on behalf of Universities Australia’s (UA) – the national peak body for Australian universities. Universities play a key role in educating and training our future health professionals. Such education currently comprises sixteen per cent of all university student enrolments . UA undertakes a health policy and advocacy role to support the sector in this work and is advised in this activity by two main groups: the Health Professionals’ Education Standing Group (HPESG) which provides discipline-specific health professional education advice; and a jurisdictional Health Education Workforce Group (HEWG) which injects state and territory views into clinical training and related matters.

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    Research & Innovation
    27 October 2016

    Productivity Commission Inquiry on the Education Evidence Base

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Productivity Commission’s draft report on the education evidence base. Universities are at the forefront of Australia’s effort to build an education evidence base and affirm Australia’s position as a highly innovative and educated nation.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    6 October 2016

    Submission to ACNC 2017 Annual Information Statement

    Universities Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the proposed changes to the 2017 Annual Information Statement (AIS).

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    Research & Innovation
    12 September 2016

    2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Capability Issues Paper

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    8 September 2016

    Submission to Senate Economics Legislation Committee on the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016

    Universities Australia does not oppose the moderate reduction in the minimum repayment income for HELP debts, with lower repayment rates below existing threshold (Schedule 1), aimed at assuring the viability and sustainably of HELP scheme.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    6 September 2016

    Submission to the Review of HEPPP

    The Higher Education Partnerships and Participation Program (HEPPP) is an effective initiative. It has helped drive an historic increase in university participation by people from low SES backgrounds and other under-represented groups.

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    Health
    26 August 2016

    Structural Review of the NHMRC’s Grant Program Public Consultation

    The case for a review of the health and medical research funding scheme is well-articulated in the issues paper.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    2 August 2016

    Submission in response to the Government's Options Paper Driving Innovation, Fairness and Excellence

    The Government’s options paper provides broad and comprehensive coverage of the key higher education policy challenges associated with maintaining an accessible, high quality mass higher education system, against a backdrop of budget restraint.

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    Copyright
    1 August 2016

    Productivity Commission Inquiry into Data Availability and Use

    Universities play an essential role in driving Australia’s open data agenda through their research programs, as producers and users of vast amounts of data in their own right, and as educators of Australia’s data analysts and data scientists.

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    Research & Innovation
    28 June 2016

    Research Engagement and Impact Assessment Consultation Paper

    Governments, universities and businesses have identified Australia’s low levels of collaboration between industry and university researchers as a major barrier to Australia’s successful transition to an innovation nation. The national assessment for university research engagement and impact is an important initiative for encouraging universities to better engage with business and other end-users including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the not-for-profit sector, governments and community organisations.

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    20 June 2016

    Submission to the Independent Review of Accreditation Systems within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professions

    Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make submission to the Independent Review of Accreditation Systems within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) for Health Professionals (“the Review”). UA understands that the Review and its associated discussion paper focuses on three main areas: improving efficiency; relevance and responsiveness and; future health workforce development. UA has responded to the discussion questions posed under each of these areas where applicable to universities and also provided further information where relevant.

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    Health
    9 June 2016

    Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Work Program 2016-2017

    Universities Australia – the national peak body for Australian universities – convened HPESG as a policy forum through which to progress cross portfolio health and higher education matters, chief amongst which is clinical education and training. The group comprises senior leaders across all health professional disciplines. Further information about HPESG is attached.

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    Health
    9 June 2016

    Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy

    The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a significant and welcomed new investment in health and medical research that will deliver invaluable health benefits to the Australian population and enhance the commercial opportunities arising from Australia’s research.

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    Copyright
    7 June 2016

    Productivity Commission's Draft Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements

    In line with the stated aims of Government to promote the transition to an innovative knowledge based economy as outlined in the recent National Innovation and Science Agenda, universities rely heavily on the latest technology for teaching, learning and research.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    4 June 2016

    HESP Consultation on the Transparency of Higher Education Admissions Processes

    Universities Australia supports the objective of the Minister and the Higher Education Standards Panel (the Panel) to improve transparency without increasing red tape for universities, and appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the process for doing so. We note that improving information for students and parents on higher education options has bi-partisan political support.

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    Safety & Wellbeing
    12 April 2016

    Inquiry into domestic violence and gender inequality

    Our universities recognise that domestic violence and gender inequality is a significant social issue and that all parts of the community need to take action to reduce and eliminate violence against women and gender inequality. Over many years—both individually and collectively—Australia’s universities have implemented numerous policies, programs and processes to ensure the safety of the university community.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    25 March 2016

    Inquiry into innovation and creativity: workforce for the new economy

    Australia is experiencing a period of profound economic and social change occurring at a rate not seen since the industrial revolution. The new knowledge economy requires unprecedented economic and labour market agility. It is estimated that 40 per cent of existing jobs are likely to disappear in the next 10–15 years.1 The challenge is to ensure that these are replaced with jobs that emerge from reconfigured and new industries, as well as through the creation of new and innovative ideas.

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    Research & Innovation
    2 March 2016

    Inquiry into Australia’s Future in Research and Innovation

    Universities play an essential role in driving Australia’s international competitiveness and productive capability. Effective investment in the university sector is critical to building and maintaining goodwill, trade and investment. Australian universities are also the major providers of education services to international students, an $18 billion export industry. Universities provide skilled graduates, underpin our research and innovation efforts, and are the cornerstone in delivering education services internationally.

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    Teaching, Learning & Funding
    1 March 2016

    2016-17 Pre-Budget Submission

    Australian universities are critical to our national economic infrastructure. They deliver excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and innovation; support regional economies and communities; transform lives through educational opportunity and research; and have been at the forefront of Australia’s ‘soft diplomacy’ agenda through the delivery of international education and research collaboration.

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    Research & Innovation
    1 March 2016

    Review of the R&D Tax Incentive

    Australia is experiencing significant economic and social change. We are entering a new era in which skills, knowledge and ideas will become our most precious commodities. Successfully navigating these changes will require Australian businesses and research organisations to work in partnership to create the new products, processes and industries needed to secure Australia’s future economic prosperity.

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    Copyright
    9 August 2013

    Inquiry into Copyright and the Digital Economy

    Universities Australia made a submission in response to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) discussion paper on Copyright and the Digital Economy in August 2013.

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