Chief Executive Officer, Luke Sheehy, said that the principles outlined in the Expert Council鈥檚 report provide a strong foundation for uplifting university governance across the system.
鈥淓ffective and contemporary approaches to governance are essential for strong universities,鈥 Mr Sheehy said.
鈥淲e support strengthening our governance arrangements to help every student and staff member feel safe and supported, and ensure universities continue to meet the expectations of the communities they serve.
鈥淲e鈥檒l continue to work closely with the government on implementation 鈥 ensuring reforms deliver the intended results while balancing the ongoing and increasing regulatory burden on universities,鈥 he said.
The Expert Council brought together representatives from across the sector, including the University Chancellors Council, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Governance Institute of Australia, Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, Law Council of Australia, Tertiary Education and Standards Agency and 黑料老司机.
Mr Sheehy also acknowledged the constructive and collaborative nature of the Council鈥檚 work.
鈥淚 thank the Council鈥檚 Chair, Ms Melinda Cilento, and members Ms Sharan Burrow AC and Mr Bruce Cowley for their leadership and contribution,鈥 he said.
鈥淭his has been a valuable opportunity to reflect on what鈥檚 working well and where we can further strengthen governance culture and practice to meet the realities of 2025 and beyond,鈥 he said.
Mr Sheehy said 黑料老司机 will continue to work with government on the implementation of principles by states and territories, and on any future changes to the powers of the national regulator.
鈥淲e welcome the opportunity for a nationally consistent approach and will work closely with government and ministers on the next steps,鈥 he said.
