REVIEW TO LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations the Hon Julia Gillard MP, and Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC, Chair of the Government's expert panel on the Review of Australian Higher Education yesterday released the Review of Australian Higher Education Discussion Paper.

The review was announced by Ms Gillard on 13 March 2008.

The discussion paper outlines a number of key issues on which feedback is sought, including social inclusion, resourcing, the student experience and links with industry and the vocational education sector.

It provides an opportunity for stakeholders from all sectors to comment on the role of higher education and how it can best meet the future needs of the community and economy.

Submissions close 31 July 2008. To read the discussion paper, click here.