The review will report on the future direction of the sector, its capacity to meet the needs of the Australian community and economy, and the options available for ongoing reform.
In particular the Review panel will examine and advise on how to progress a number of key objectives for:
- higher education.
- the creation of a diverse set of high performing, globally-focused institutions, each with its own clear, distinctive mission.
- improving the sector’s contribution to increased economic productivity and labour market participation. In making recommendations on this point, the Review will take into account current economic, workforce and demographic trends.
- the improvement of funding arrangements for the sector, taking into account public and private contributions and the development of funding compacts between the Australian Government and institutions.
- widening access to higher education and improving student support programs so as to promote social inclusion and individual opportunity.
- to ensure the highest possible standards – because ultimately the future of the system rests on the quality and reputation of its teaching and research.
The Chair of the review is Denise Bradley (former VC of UNISA).
