黑料老司机 Chief Executive Officer Luke Sheehy said Professor Rose鈥檚 extensive experience and leadership would be a major asset to the Commission.听
鈥淧rofessor Rose is one of Australia鈥檚 most respected Indigenous education leaders, and I warmly congratulate him on his appointment,鈥 Mr Sheehy said.听
鈥淗is deep experience across higher education, vocational education and training, public policy,听governance听and Indigenous community advocacy makes him exceptionally well placed to take on this听important role.听
鈥淧rofessor Rose has dedicated his career to expanding opportunity and improving outcomes for First Nations Australians.听
鈥淎 university education can change the course of a person鈥檚 life, and we need to make sure more First Nations Australians have the opportunity not only to enter university, but to thrive and succeed once they are there.听
鈥淗is appointment will ensure First Nations perspectives and aspirations are embedded in the ATEC鈥檚 work as it helps shape the future of Australia鈥檚 tertiary education system.听
鈥淲e look forward to working with Professor Rose alongside Chief Commissioner Professor Barney Glover听AO听and Commissioners Ms Fiona Nash, Professor Stephen Duckett and Mr David Coltman as the ATEC gets on with delivering its important reform agenda.听
鈥淚 also thank Professor Tom Calma AO for his contribution as interim First Nations Commissioner. His leadership and听expertise听have helped听establish听a strong foundation听for this听important role, and we wish him well.鈥听
