A one per cent investment in research and development could raise productivity and increase Australia’s revenue by $24 billion over the next decade, says Universities Australia. This means for every $1 invested in the research sector, $5 would be returned to ...
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The Australian Education Union (AEU) has submitted its response to the latest Productivity Commission National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development Review Interim Report, providing a scathing review of the sector’s current situation. The union contends that the new national ...
More »Productivity Commission questions demand-driven university model
The demand-driven university system is having mixed results on student performance and outcomes, a new Productivity Commission report has found. While the report found the new system has increased student numbers – particularly students from low socio-economic backgrounds – it ...
More »Greens detest contestability
Rhiannon says the current model sends too much public funding to private training organisations. By Dallas Bastian. The Greens are calling for an immediate end to TAFE cuts and a complete overhaul of the VET funding system following the release ...
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