鈥淭hese are significant structural reforms that will underpin universities for decades to come,鈥 黑料老司机 Chief Executive Officer Mr Luke Sheehy said.
鈥淲e need to get these major policy reforms right to ensure universities have the stability and certainty needed to deliver the aspirations of a bigger and more inclusive university system.
鈥淎s the Accord outlines, Australia needs a strong pipeline of skilled graduates to meet its future skills needs and to support economic growth and prosperity.
鈥淭his can only be achieved with a strong university system working in collaboration with the TAFE and VET systems.
鈥淧utting needs-based at the core of a new funding model is essential to attracting and supporting more of the skilled people we need, including from underrepresented backgrounds.
鈥淭he existing job-ready graduates package has left universities to do more with less which, unaddressed, will only make our role in meeting the Government鈥檚 workforce targets more difficult.
鈥淭he development of a new funding model is critical in delivering a stronger and fairer university system for our students and the nation.
鈥淲e support the Government鈥檚 intention to consult with the sector and look forward to co-designing these important policy reforms.鈥
