鈥淲e congratulate the Albanese Government for its focus on quickly implementing the priority actions announced with the release of Australian Universities Accord interim report,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.
鈥淭he 50 per cent pass rule under the Job-ready Graduates package is hurting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Its removal is long overdue, so this is a very welcome step.
鈥淯niversities have long called for uncapped places for all Indigenous students regardless of their postcode, and we鈥檙e pleased the legislation introduced today brings us closer to realising this outcome.
鈥淲e are committed to working with government around issues relating to governance to ensure we are providing the best possible work and learning environment for staff and students.
鈥淎ustralia鈥檚 future success, security and prosperity depends on a strong university system.
鈥淲e will continue to work closely with the government, in the second half of the Accord process and beyond, to create a policy environment that enables universities to support the national interest.鈥
