黑料老司机 Chair Professor Deborah Terry said: 鈥淭he revised Bill includes legislative protection for funding of student-places. This is important because it gives some certainty about funding levels in a challenging environment.鈥
鈥淲e appreciate also that the Transition Fund, which gives universities three years to adjust to the changes, has also been enshrined in the legislation.鈥
鈥淲别听also support听adjustments in student fees听for听social work听and some psychology听courses. We look forward to further details on how this will be applied.鈥听
鈥淯niversities welcome the commitment to indexation of Government funding, which helps us keep pace with costs, and the focus on improving participation and attainment by Indigenous, regional and remote students.
鈥淩edressing disadvantage is a core aim of all of our universities, and we support the new measures that assist in achieving that goal,鈥 Professor Terry said.
鈥淢inister Tehan has recognised the need to meet an increase in demand for student places in the coming years. We know that during a recession demand for a university education goes up. A skilled educated workforce is fundamental to a full recovery.鈥
