The federal government wants to boost the number of Australians from equity groups at university. But its new funding plans lack some important details.
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Education Minister Jason Clare has released more details on how the federal government wants to make changes to university funding and student places.
A change to university funding is on the cards, but the Job-ready Graduates scheme is staying put for now.
The federal government has announced plans to change the way debts are indexed. But it may not help students over the long term.
The indexation of student debt is arguably the federal government’s biggest political problem when it comes to universities.
The accord calls for meaningful steps to increase the numbers of Indigenous graduates and Indigenous leaders in higher education. In a post-referendum Australia, this is more important than ever.
The fund would be established with money from both the federal government and universities, until it was worth A$10 billion.
State and federal education ministers have agreed university offers should not be made to Year 12 students before September this year. Previously they have been made as early as March.
The push to increase enrolments to 1.8 million by 2050 comes at a time when classes are heading online. This makes it harder to foster a vital sense of belonging for students.
The Universities Accord final report makes recommendations that could significantly change what many Australian students pay for their higher education.
The Universities Accord final report proposes Australia adopts a ‘needs-based’ funding model. On top of base funding, there would be extra loadings to support equity students.
Equity has been front and centre of the Universities Accord. But it means more than just increasing ‘bums on seats’ in higher education.
The 400-page report is the first broad review of Australian higher education since 2008. It contains 47 recommendations covering ground from course fees, to funding and support for students.
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