鈥淚ncreasing university places is crucial to keeping pace with the economy鈥檚 growing demand for skilled people,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Catriona Jackson said.
鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement is clear recognition of the role universities play in addressing skill shortages and shaping a diverse and talented future workforce.
鈥淢ore than half of the nearly one million new jobs projected to be created over the next five years will require a university degree, which is why it鈥檚 vital we skill-up Australians today to ensure we can meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.
鈥淲e commend the Government for its focus on making university more accessible to under-represented backgrounds.
鈥淧ostcodes and socioeconomic backgrounds shouldn鈥檛 be a barrier to education.
鈥淢ore university places mean more opportunity to maximise the skills and talents of all Australians 鈥 regardless of their background or where they live.
鈥淲e know that education is a mighty cause for good, especially for the advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
鈥淏uilding on this first step, we will continue to push for expanded places for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples residing in our regions and cities.
鈥淲e look forward to working further with the Government at next month鈥檚 Jobs and Skills Summit to set more Australians on the path to a university degree and strengthen our communities and the economy.鈥
