If legislated, the ATEC will play a significant role in the future of the higher education system in Australia, driving structural reforms across the entire tertiary system to help meet the nation鈥檚 skills needs.听
鈥淭he听ATEC听represents听a听major change听in听Australia鈥檚 higher education landscape,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Officer Luke Sheehy said.听
鈥淎 well-designed听ATEC听has the potential to deliver long-term stability for听universities and the students and communities they serve.听
鈥淚n our view,听the ATEC needs to be听a genuinely independent body to the existing Department of Education with a clear, evidence-based remit and stable and predictable funding settings.听
鈥淭he bill introduced today by Minister Clare is a starting point.听
鈥淲e will now work constructively across the Parliament to ensure the legislation is robust, fit for purpose and ensures long-term policy stability, planning and funding certainty for the sector.听
鈥満诹侠纤净, on behalf of the sector, looks forward to working with听all sides to shape an ATEC听that supports a high-quality, globally competitive tertiary education system for decades to come.鈥听
