ABOUT UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

凯时真人网址 is the peak body representing Australia\u2019s 39 comprehensive universities. Our primary activity is public and political advocacy on behalf of our members. Where appropriate, we also work with members to coordinate a whole-of-sector approach to key issues. Health professional course accreditation is one such area. All universities conduct at least one health professional course regulated under NRAS\/the Australian Health Practitioner 监管 Agency (AHPRA) and a number conduct multiple such courses . Universities therefore play a key role in the entry level education and training of most NRAS health professionals and also many outside of NRAS. Reflective of this role, 凯时真人网址 facilitates two health advisory groups: the discipline specific Health Professions Education Standing Group (HPESG) and the jurisdictionally based Health Education Workforce Group (HEWG) both of which have provided input into this 提交.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THIS SUBMISSION<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 supports accreditation and has itself worked with Professions Australia (PA) to develop joint Principles for Professional Accreditation to streamline and improve consistency in the professional accreditation of university courses , . 凯时真人网址 believes that, at its best, accreditation provides a valuable mechanism for protecting the interests of the general public (the primary focus of NRAS), students, education providers and employers by ensuring that educational programs are delivered at a level that meets or exceeds standards developed by experts within the professions . It enables continuous quality improvement, brings professional knowledge to university teaching practices, assists in the consistent delivery of competent and appropriately skilled health professionals and provides a pathway for developing the future health workforce in line with emerging trends. Accrediting authorities under NRAS also require monitoring of graduate outcomes and benchmarking which is useful and can otherwise be difficult to achieve in a competitive environment. NRAS\u2019s connection between accreditation and national registration through AHPRA also assists in gathering health professional data to support a range of activities including workforce analysis\/planning and best practice course delivery.<\/p>\n

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At its worst, however, experiences of health professional course accreditation can be overly bureaucratic. It can duplicate assessments better or already conducted by other regulatory authorities, focus unnecessarily on process and input rather than output and outcome measures and constrain innovation regarding future workforce development. While this is not the case all the time or across all health courses, 凯时真人网址 considers that there are still some areas for improvement. These are addressed below under the three main discussion paper headings. Of note, while 凯时真人网址 understands that the review is focused on the current fourteen NRAS professions, reference is also made within the 提交 to the self-regulating professions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n"}]'>

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Health

2017年4月14日

提交国家卫生管理局内部卫生专业认证系统的独立审查

凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)欢迎有机会向卫生专业人员国家注册和认证计划(NRAS)内的认证系统独立审查提交材料(“审查”)。. 凯时真人网址 understands that the Review and its associated discussion paper focuses on three main areas: improving efficiency; relevance and responsiveness and; future health workforce development. 凯时真人网址已就这些适用于大学的领域的讨论问题作出了回应，并在相关情况下提供了进一步的信息.

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While Universities Australia agrees with the principle of providing students and the wider community with information about regulatory decisions, we do not support the proposed changes to the publication of decisions.<\/p>\n

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHANGES<\/h3>\n

TEQSA\u2019s consultation proposes the following changes to the agency\u2019s existing practice:<\/p>\n

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• Publishing on the National Register of Higher Education Providers decisions to reject accreditation applications before the conclusion of appeal processes.<\/li>\n
• Publicly announcing \u2018significant decisions\u2019 (which may include decisions to reject initial registration applications) via media release or other mechanism.<\/li>\n
• Broadening the scope of what may be included within entries in the National Register.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  TEQSA argues that these changes are proposed in order to align TEQSA practice with that of other similar agencies (particularly ASQA) and to reflect public interest.<\/p>\n

  UNIVERSITIES AUSTRALIA RESPONSE<\/h3>\n

  The TEQSA Act requires the agency to operate in accordance with the legislated principles of regulatory necessity, reflection of risk, and proportionality. It is 凯时真人网址\u2019s view that the proposed changes to the publication of decisions do not comply with these three principles.<\/p>\n

  Necessity: there is no demonstrated need to change existing practice<\/h4>\n

  The proposed changes are put forward for two stated reasons \u2013 alignment with other agencies\u2019 practice and a claim that the public good and regulatory 透明度 would be served by providing information on decisions as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

  凯时真人网址 does not believe that the consultation paper presents a strong case to justify the proposed changes, or that the arrangements put in place in 2013 are no longer fit for purpose.<\/p>\n

  The consultation paper does not adequately make the case that these changes are necessary to improve regulatory outcomes in higher education. Just because a practice is common in other agencies is not in itself sufficient grounds for change.<\/p>\n

  凯时真人网址 would need to see a more detailed argument from TEQSA as to how the changes would reflect best practice in regulatory operation, and how the changed approach would enable TEQSA to better serve the interests of providers, students and the wider community.<\/p>\n

  Risk: diminished procedural fairness and risk of reputational damage<\/h4>\n

  The proposed changes are predicated on the view that existing practice is weighted too far towards a provider\u2019s right to procedural fairness and away from the rights of students and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n

  凯时真人网址 does not agree with this view.<\/p>\n

  If decisions are publicised as soon as they are made in the absence of further information that may be relevant having been provided through a process of procedural fairness, there is serious risk of incorrect information being disseminated.<\/p>\n

  The changes being put forward \u2013 particularly the intent to publish information about decisions when they are made or as soon as possible thereafter rather than following the conclusion of any review process \u2013 strike an inappropriate balance between procedural fairness and timely information provision.<\/p>\n

  There is a risk that the approach put forward would undermine the rights of providers to a fair and disinterested appeal process and may have negative reputational or material consequences for:<\/p>\n

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  • providers, who may suffer permanent damage even if initial negative decisions are eventually overturned;<\/li>\n
  • students and potential students, who may misled by such early information and unnecessarily change enrolment;<\/li>\n
  • TEQSA, which may suffer from a loss of public or political confidence in the effectiveness of its work and accuracy of its decisions; and<\/li>\n
  • the wider sector, which may suffer residual taint from negative decisions even after they are publicly reversed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Not all decisions would attract public or media interest, but it is almost certain that when a case does so the external scrutiny will be such that the ability of TEQSA to conduct impartial reviews will be constrained. This would be prejudicial and clearly counter to fair process.<\/p>\n

    It is difficult to see any benefits for students, the provider, TEQSA or the sector from early public announcements of initial decisions.<\/p>\n

    In the consultation paper TEQSA suggests that it may publicise decisions to reject initial applications for registration. 凯时真人网址 does not see any purpose to this suggestion. Potential providers have every right to apply for registration. If the application is rejected there can by definition be no future risk to students, and thus there would be no benefit in announcing the details of such decision beyond providing some assurance that TEQSA is rejecting applications. The latter assurance can easily be provided through existing reporting mechanisms that provide de-identified summaries of numbers of applications received and numbers rejected.<\/p>\n

    Proportionality: lack of defined scope<\/h3>\n

    The consultation paper frequently refers to \u2018significant decisions\u2019 being the primary subject of the proposed changes.<\/p>\n

    However the paper is vague as to what decisions would be seen as \u2018significant\u2019, and this terminology is not used in the TEQSA Act. This means that there is a strong possibility of subjectivity and lack of consistency in its use. Would a minor breach by a large university be considered more significant than a larger breach by a small private provider? It may well generate more public interest, but this does not necessarily equal significance.<\/p>\n

    The lack of definition or clear boundaries to this concept is of serious concern.<\/p>\n

    CONCLUSION<\/h3>\n

    凯时真人网址 does not support the proposed changes to TEQSA\u2019s reporting of decisions. While 凯时真人网址 member universities, as low-risk providers, are unlikely to feel the impact of such changes, it is our view that the changes would not represent an improvement on current arrangements.<\/p>\n

    At worst the changes would lead to additional imposts on the agency and substantial, possibly unfounded, reputational damage for individual providers or the sector as a whole.<\/p>\n

    If the intent behind these proposals is to ensure that the public receives information in a more timely manner, this objective may be better served by reforming TEQSA\u2019s review process rather than pre-emptively announcing decisions that may be overturned.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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    教学中,学习 & Funding

    2017年3月15日

    SUBMISSION TO TEQSA CONSULTATION ON PUBLICATION OF DECISIONS

    凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)感谢TEQSA为其提供了对TEQSA决定的发布所提出的修改意见的机会.

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国际

2017年3月15日

提交外交政策白皮书

澳大利亚各大学欢迎有机会为外交和贸易部《凯时真人》的制定提供投入.

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凯时真人欢迎有机会就内政部的讨论文件“管理澳大利亚移民接收”提供反馈，该文件是内政部就澳大利亚移民计划年度咨询的一部分. [{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

Australia\u2019s migration program needs to support the maintenance of a strong and dynamic university system, recognising the central role universities play in producing the graduates needed to for Australia to succeed in the knowledge economy. Australia\u2019s universities are invested in our migration program both as employers of highly-skilled staff from around the world, and educators of our future workforce. The global nature of our sector enables our universities to produce work-ready graduates and world-leading research. We support a continued emphasis on skilled migration within Australia\u2019s migration planning and to ensure accessible pathways to permanency for temporary migrants who demonstrate commitment in contributing to Australia\u2019s long-term economic and social development.<\/p>\n

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MIGRATION AND THE NATIONAL AGENDA<\/h2>\n

Key national strategies can only be achieved through the development of a migration program that attracts the world\u2019s best and brightest to work and study in Australian universities. This is particularly important in supporting the Government\u2019s National 创新 and Science Agenda. The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines operate in a highly competitive environment. It is of upmost importance that Australia is able to attract the best talent in a timely and transparent manner in order to reach these national goals. A fair, clearly communicated and transparent migration program will also assist in realising the objectives Government\u2019s objectives as set out in the Australian Government\u2019s National Strategy for 国际 Education (2025).<\/p>\n

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THE GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE<\/h2>\n

Perhaps more than any other sector in Australia universities operate in an open, international labour market, 其特点是学术人才的双向流动. Australia makes a substantial contribution to the global academic talent pool, with time spent in an overseas institution considered an important part of academic professional development. Universities employ talent in a highly competitive, international environment, recruiting academic specialists across all fields of academia.<\/p>\n

It is the nature of university work that the academic workforce is highly skilled and somewhat older than the general workforce, with leading academics and core university leadership staff often over 50 years of age. At present, prospective employees over the age of 50 are not eligible for the Employer Nominated Scheme (subclass 186 and 187). As such, the process of setting age limits for skilled visas needs to consider progression of senior academic and administrator\u2019s career paths relative to age and the need for universities to attract top-level talent.<\/p>\n

Universities need to have the ability to target and preference academic leaders that would benefit Australia\u2019s national interests. The Distinguished Talent Visa is presently capped at 200 per year. This quota is highly restrictive. We strongly recommend its removal as a key impediment to recruiting from the top echelon of world-leading researchers.<\/p>\n

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF WITHIN UNIVERSITIES<\/h2>\n

It addition to the need for highly skilled academic staff, it is important to recognise the overall operations of universities, particularly the need for specialist professional staff where domestic shortages exist. A prime example here is in the area of advancement and philanthropy. This is a relatively new discipline for Australia and the pool of domestic expertise that universities can draw from is small. As such universities need to be able to attract the best from around the world not only to help meet the rapidly increasing demand but, most importantly, to build domestic capacity and capability. The migration system, therefore, needs to be sufficiently flexible to ensure that these needs can be met \u2013 in the nation\u2019s best interests \u2013 despite the absence of a specific discipline category and in meeting 政府\u2019 desire for universities to increase and strengthen their philanthropic endeavours.<\/p>\n

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CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY<\/h2>\n

The attraction and retention of highly qualified individuals relies on immigration and citizenship pathways that can be easily navigated. Clear and accessible pathways to permanent residency are important for senior academics and university administrators. The prospect of a transition to permanent status is one of the deciding factors in attracting highly-sought after researchers and academics that give Australia a competitive edge over other countries.<\/p>\n

While temporary visa holders should not have an automatic right to permanent residence, they should have the right to hold that ambition.<\/p>\n

A smooth pathway for those potential migrants who have demonstrated their intent, commitment and investment by obtaining a significant Australian qualification is in the national interest. Applicants who have obtained a qualification from an Australian university should have this recognised in any subsequent application for migration.<\/p>\n

The skilled migration program needs certainty of outcomes. While mandatory time spent in Australia before eligibility for permanent residency supports a prospective migrant\u2019s investment in Australia, it will adversely affect those who want the certainty of permanency before they relocate. Many international candidates for senior roles within universities are unwilling to accept offers of employment in Australia unless they know they can obtain permanent residency before leaving their countries of origin. In fact, the desire to obtain permanent residency as part of taking on a role in an Australian university, only reinforces the commitment of the candidate in contributing to Australia\u2019s knowledge economy. Exceptions for any mandatory temporary residence for individuals in a university-specific teaching and research role would strengthen Australia\u2019s international competitiveness in this sector.<\/p>\n

Ensuring there are adequate pathways to facilitate permanency will bolster the success of the temporary migration program. Australia\u2019s Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) is a key component of the nation\u2019s overall migration program and provides Australian employers with a pipeline of global talent in possession of world-class Australian higher education qualifications. Universities Australia strongly supports the continuation of this visa and encourages clear and accessible pathways to permanent residency for international students, academics and university administrators.<\/p>\n

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MIGRATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA<\/h2>\n

Universities Australia supports the use of the migration program to support migration to regional Australia. In-bound migration to regional Australia is vital to economic and social capacity building. This often offsets a net outward migration towards major cities of often younger individuals from regional communities. 凯时真人的大学 are central to a migration program that both sustains and develops regional Australia.<\/p>\n

国际 students contribute to the economic well-being of regional communities. Migration is also an important source of high-quality academic staff and research students for regional universities who, in turn, enhance the reputation and standing of these institutions and further contribute to the communities in which they are based.<\/p>\n

Migration data from the Department of Home Affairs shows permanent skilled visas granted to those who have previously held an international student visa are remaining steady, although they are declining in regional Australia. Between 2013 \u2013 2014 there was a 75 per cent drop in permanent skilled regional visas granted to former international students1. Clearly much work in needed to provide incentives for international students to choose regional Australia as a migration destination.<\/p>\n

Universities Australia advocates for permanent migration pathways that support organisations that operate in regional areas. Innovative approaches to pathways for international students in regional Australia could provide a major impetus to the Commonwealth regional development agenda, Regions 2030: Unlocking opportunity. Australia\u2019s permanent migration program should acknowledge the potential of international students and academics as future migrants who will contribute to the economic and cultural growth of regional communities.<\/p>\n

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COMMUNICATION, CLARITY AND CERTAINTY<\/h2>\n

Careful communication about changes to the migration program assists in the mitigation of risk in the higher education sector. Consistency of migration processes have a direct impact on Australian universities ability to recruit international students and staff. Changes in the system \u2013 whether large or small \u2013 create uncertainty. It is essential that all changes are well communicated to stakeholders and the public in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

Regular public awareness and information campaigns aimed at the Australian general public would help clarify any misconceptions about the steps required for new migrants to arrive in Australia. A comprehensive and carefully managed communications strategy would maximise the intended benefits of Australia\u2019s migration program and ensure migrants are best equipped to contribute to our economic prosperity, national wellbeing and social cohesion.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to contact Dr John Wellard, Policy Director 国际 should you have any questions or require further information regarding this 提交\u00a0j.wellard@usjewelrystore.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n"}]'>

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国际

2017年2月15日

提交给内政部:管理澳大利亚移民入境的讨论文件

澳大利亚是代表澳大利亚39所综合性大学国家利益的最高机构. 凯时真人欢迎有机会就内政部的讨论文件“管理澳大利亚移民接收”提供反馈，该文件是内政部就澳大利亚移民计划年度咨询的一部分.

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凯时真人对卫生部的医疗劳动力评估和相关讨论文件作出回应. 凯时真人知道评估有一个特殊的 重点关注在哪里和如何进行医学院/入门级培训，以及这与未来医务人员分布之间的联系, 特别是对区域, 乡郊及偏远地区. [{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

We note that all Australian universities have also been invited to respond individually to this assessment and believe they are best placed to respond in relation to their particular situations. 凯时真人网址 does however make the following few overall points in response to the assessment.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 recognises that there is a current maldistribution of medical workforce to rural areas of Australia. 凯时真人网址 supports adequate access to health professionals across the range of Australian locations and health care settings and recognises the role that universities play in developing Australia\u2019s medical and other health professional workforce.<\/p>\n

Universities are already undertaking a range of different activities\/approaches to support a fairer distribution of the medical workforce. Such activities include: increasing the number of rural origin students enrolled in medical degrees; providing access to rural training and clinical places through a range of approaches \u2013 rural clinical schools (RCSs), 大学 Departments of Rural Health (UDRHs), regional location of universities and; ensuring that medical curricula
\nare rurally-relevant. A number of these activities are supported through by the Department of Health (DOH).<\/p>\n"}]'>

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Health

2017年2月9日

提交医务人员评估

感谢您邀请凯时真人对卫生部的医疗劳动力评估和相关讨论文件作出回应. 凯时真人知道评估有一个特殊的
重点关注在哪里和如何进行医学院/入门级培训，以及这与未来医务人员分布之间的联系, 特别是对区域, 乡郊及偏远地区.

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版权

2017年2月2

提交参议院环境与通讯立法常务委员会

Inquiry into the 版权 Amendment (service Providers) Bill 2017

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凯时真人网址欢迎有机会就《凯时真人网址》向选举事务联合常设委员会进行调查. 澳大利亚是澳大利亚39所综合性大学的最高主体, 这些学校教育了100多万名学生，并开展研究，以增加价值超过1600亿美元的先进知识储备.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

Universities are mindful of the need to support an appropriate legislative framework to maintain national security and the integrity of the Australian polity, and note the Government\u2019s intention to prevent undue and illegitimate interference in Australia\u2019s democratic processes. However, Universities Australia has two principal concerns relating to the 《2017年选举法修订(选举资金及资料披露改革)条例草案: firstly, that it impinges on academic freedom and has the potential to stifle the valuable contributions that university research makes to the Australian community, and secondly that it could compromise the ability of Australia\u2019s universities to develop a philanthropic culture in Australia.<\/div>\n

Universities Australia is also concerned that the implementation of these proposed measures appears to be proceeding with undue haste and should be delayed until a more substantial consultation process is undertaken.<\/div>\n"}]'>

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教学中,学习 & Funding

2017年1月31日

提交《2017年选举法修订(选举资金及公开改革)条例草案》调查

《2017年选举法修订(选举资金及资料披露改革)条例草案
凯时真人网址欢迎有机会就《凯时真人网址》向选举事务联合常设委员会进行调查. 澳大利亚是澳大利亚39所综合性大学的最高主体, 这些学校教育了100多万名学生，并开展研究，以增加价值超过1600亿美元的先进知识储备.

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教学中,学习 & Funding

2017年1月24日

2017 - 18预算前提交

A profound shift is underway across the Australian economy.

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Research & 创新

2017年1月17日

Draft 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Submission

政府对一流研究基础设施的投资对澳大利亚研究项目的长期可持续性至关重要, 推动创新, 国家的经济生产力和社会效益. 国家研究设施的建立和维护是为了公众利益. 因此，政府在投资这一关键基础设施方面扮演着重要角色.

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凯时真人网址向委员会提交一份凯时真人澳大利亚医疗投诉程序的调查报告后致函的. 凯时真人网址希望借此机会回应在其他意见书和公开听证会上提出的一些问题.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

凯时真人网址 is the peak body representing Australia\u2019s 39 comprehensive universities. Our primary activity is public and political advocacy on behalf of our members. Where appropriate, we also work with our members to coordinate a whole-of-sector approach to key issues.<\/p>\n

In our representative role, we are currently working with our members on a campaign, Respect. Now. Always., to address sexual assault and harassment on campus.<\/p>\n

The campaign aims to raise awareness of sexual assault and sexual harassment and lift the visibility of support services for students; obtain data to guide further improvement in university policies and services; and assist universities in sharing global best practice resources across the sector.<\/p>\n

As the peak body, 凯时真人网址 assists in building knowledge and capacity across the sector. Each university has its own individual policies and procedures to establish clinical placements for their students and to support students while they are on placement.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 and our member universities want every student who undertakes a clinical placement to have a safe and educationally enriching experience. 凯时真人网址 will communicate with our members to ensure they are aware of the matters raised during this inquiry.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 also notes the letter from Nicholas Glasgow, President Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand, to the Sydney Morning Herald on 4 November this year. I reproduce the letter below for the Committee\u2019s information:<\/p>\n

Medical deans work to eradicate bullying of students<\/strong><\/p>\n

All medical students deserve to learn medicine free from bullying and discrimination (Letters, November 2). Medical schools want to develop the next generation of doctors through teaching and learning in a respectful environment. Individual universities have policies on bullying and harassment, which also apply to medical schools, and schools are required to meet the Australian Medical Council accreditation standards.<\/em><\/p>\n

Medical students spend a significant part of their degree undertaking clinical training in hospitals and health services. Medical schools work with colleges and health services to support a clinical training workplace free from unacceptable behaviour. Medical deans recently signed the “Statement of Agreed Principles on a Respectful Culture in Medicine” committing signatories to eradicate bullying and harassment.<\/em><\/p>\n

Students also need to know what to do if they experience bullying, harassment and inappropriate behaviour. Clear and robust reporting processes are essential. Medical school programmes provide formal presentations and information to students. Student support staff also assist students and direct them to the correct people and complaints processes. There is always more we can do and medical deans will continue to work with AMSA (Australian Medical Students’ Association) in this important area.<\/em><\/p>\n

Studying to become a doctor is a rigorous and tough course. Medical schools take seriously our role to produce safe and competent interns. However, the teaching and practice of medicine should always occur within a safe environment for all those involved.<\/em><\/p>\n

I hope this information is of assistance to the Committee in their deliberation of these very serious matters. Please feel welcome to contact me directly should you require any further information.<\/em><\/p>\n

Yours sincerely<\/p>\n

Belinda Robinson
\nCHIEF EXECUTIVE<\/p>\n"}]'>

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Health

2016年11月24日

向委员会提交凯时真人澳大利亚医疗投诉程序的调查报告

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我是在斯特林·格里夫参议员要求凯时真人网址向委员会提交一份凯时真人澳大利亚医疗投诉程序的调查报告后致函的. 凯时真人网址希望借此机会回应在其他意见书和公开听证会上提出的一些问题.

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凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)感谢生产力委员会有机会向数据可用性和使用报告草案提供反馈. 正如凯时真人网址在凯时真人提交的问题文件中指出的那样, 大学通过他们的研究项目在推动澳大利亚的开放数据议程中扮演着重要的角色, as producers and users of vast amounts of data in their own right, and as educators of Australia’s data analysts and data scientists.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

We recognise the potential for the nation, and understand the imperatives behind the range of reforms proposed. Universities Australia is supportive of the report\u2019s consideration of the legislative framework required to create a regulatory environment that allows greater access and use of data, particularly for research and decision-making purposes.<\/p>\n

We note the report\u2019s discussion on ethics processes (Draft Recommendation 5.4) and look forward to working with the Commission and other appropriate groups on concerns raised.<\/p>\n

Universities are already investing in developing and enhancing their data handling capacity and expertise in order to make progress on the data availability agenda. Given this current investment and their understanding of the issues within their institutions, it is important that the sector is involved in discussions regarding incentives, including the prioritisation of funding (Draft Recommendation 9.9).<\/p>\n

The sector recognises that implementing the vision of the report will require considerable expertise, resources and cross-sector co-operation, and Universities Australia looks forward to working with Government and others to realise that vision.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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版权

2016年11月24日

向生产力促进委员会提交凯时真人数据可用性和使用的报告草稿

凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)感谢生产力委员会有机会向数据可用性和使用报告草案提供反馈. 正如凯时真人网址在凯时真人提交的问题文件中指出的那样, 大学通过他们的研究项目在推动澳大利亚的开放数据议程中扮演着重要的角色, as producers and users of vast amounts of data in their own right, and as educators of Australia’s data analysts and data scientists.

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凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)很高兴提交这份报告，审查2011年高等教育质量和标准机构法案(TEQSA法案)对高等教育部门的影响(“审查”)。.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

We would be happy to provide any further information that may be relevant to the Review, or to answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 strongly supports a national regulatory framework for higher education. As discussed below, 凯时真人网址 believes that the regulatory framework set up by the TEQSA Act has improved regulation and quality in the higher education sector. The new framework is clearer and more straightforward than what preceded it, and has closed regulatory loopholes that sometimes caused problems in the past.<\/p>\n

In particular, the national regulatory framework has resolved issues that arose under the previous regime in the regulation of international higher education. Effective regulation is vital to maintaining Australia\u2019s reputation for quality and sustaining our $19 billion international education market.<\/p>\n

Robust regulation against minimum standards protects the reputation of the entire sector, to the benefit of all providers. The national TEQSA regulatory framework has been highly effective in preventing reputational damage to the whole sector from the conduct of one or two unethical providers, as was more likely under the previous regime due to regulatory loopholes.<\/p>\n

Higher education regulation is a complex area. While the system must evolve to deal with change in what is a competitive and fast-moving sector, 凯时真人网址 urges caution in any change. Alterations to the Act would have to be carefully thought through and implemented to maintain consistency and avoid unnecessary increases in the compliance burden for universities.<\/p>\n

We address each of the Review\u2019s terms of reference below.<\/p>\n

Issue No. 1<\/h3>\n

What has changed for the sector in moving to a single national regulatory framework from multiple state- and territory-specific arrangements?<\/strong>
\n凯时真人网址 strongly supports a national regulatory framework for higher education. Higher education is a national sector that has become primarily a Commonwealth responsibility. Funding is sourced from the Commonwealth. Policy is made by the Commonwealth Government and programs in higher education and research are set up and run by Commonwealth departments. It is therefore appropriate and sensible that regulation should be set up and should operate at a national level.<\/p>\n

Establishing a national regulatory framework has made university regulation clearer and more prominent. It is easier for universities and other stakeholders to understand regulatory requirements. Processes for developing and setting regulatory requirements are clearer and easier to understand. The new national framework has driven and supported the development of more up-to-date and fit-for-purpose standards for higher education providers.<\/p>\n

A national regulatory framework reduces the compliance burden on higher education providers. Complying with a single set of national requirements is more straightforward than having to duplicate administrative procedures across jurisdictions, and sometimes to meet slightly different evidentiary and legal requirements.<\/p>\n

Importantly, the national regulatory framework has closed some loopholes that existed when higher education regulation was the responsibility of States and Territories. There is now no issue of differing requirements or processes between jurisdictions, so there is no possibility that differing levels of rigour can accidentally arise. This removes any possibility that a provider could seek registration in a jurisdiction with easier requirements, with attendant risk for the reputation of the Australian higher education sector as a whole.<\/p>\n

National consistency in regulatory requirements is particularly important in international education. For a start, a national regulator sends a positive and unambiguous message to the international market. By setting up a national regulator, Australia has shown its commitment at a national level to protecting quality. Taking decisive action to close regulatory loopholes made a powerful contribution to quality, and sent a clear message that Australia is committed to effective action to deal with unethical practices in international education recruitment and delivery.<\/p>\n

Issue No. 2<\/h3>\n

To what extent has the TEQSA Act contributed to improved quality in the delivery of higher education?<\/strong>
\nImprovements in the clarity and effectiveness of higher education regulation discussed above have supported improved quality in the sector.<\/p>\n

Universities are self-accrediting institutions that have primary responsibility for the quality of their educational offerings. Every university has a strong and effective culture of internal quality assurance and self-regulation. Universities operate in a highly competitive environment and competitive pressures \u2013 in both the domestic and international markets \u2013 provide a strong incentive to maximise quality. Market competition drives universities to focus on their strengths, supporting innovation and diversity in the Australian higher education sector.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 supports TEQSA\u2019s approach, based on a culture of externally validated quality assurance by universities themselves. This approach promotes not only quality but also diversity and innovation.<\/p>\n

Any moves away from this system would tend to encourage uniformity across the sector. If TEQSA took a more interventionist role in quality assurance, its advice on quality improvement would tend, over time, to be reflected in regulated requirements, with the result that the sector would become increasingly homogeneous. This would be a negative and unhelpful trend. By reducing the impact of competitive pressure, the net impact could weaken quality improvement across the sector.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 welcomes the Review\u2019s question about the appropriateness of thematic quality assessments conducted under s.60 of the Act, and about who should be responsible for any such reviews. 凯时真人网址 believes that the powers and functions set out in s.60 are appropriate and necessary. We note that thematic assessments \u2013 like all of TEQSA\u2019s other activities \u2013 are subject to the principles of necessity, risk and proportionality that are set out in the Act.<\/p>\n

Well designed and effective quality assessments and thematic reviews rely on consultation with the sector and careful planning. TEQSA should communicate clearly to the sector the objectives, timing and methodology of any assessments and reviews.<\/p>\n

TEQSA could play a constructive role in quality improvement through a well-designed approach to thematic reviews which would seek ideas and active participation from universities. A heavy-handed, unduly uniform, top-down approach to thematic reviews caused problems in past years for both universities and TEQSA. A bottom-up approach to identifying themes, issues, methods and solutions is likely to be more useful for everyone involved, and to lead to practical options to improve the quality of higher education.<\/p>\n

With regard to which agency is responsible for quality assessments, 凯时真人网址 believes that TEQSA should retain responsibility. This is not an appropriate role for HESP. This function should remain with the regulator rather than returning the Department, so that quality assessments are conducted at arm\u2019s length from Government. It would not be appropriate for the Department to undertake assessments of this kind.<\/p>\n

A clear delineation of different, but complementary responsibilities for different agencies, is critical to the strength and effectiveness of the regulatory framework.<\/p>\n

Issue No. 3<\/h3>\n

To what extent has the TEQSA Act contributed to improved regulation?<\/strong>
\n凯时真人网址 believers that the TEQSA Act has contributed to improved regulation in the higher education sector. The basic principles set out in the Act (risk-based regulation, proportionality and necessity) provide a strong basis for a regulatory regime that effectively leverages the self-regulation practised by universities and directs regulatory efforts to where they are needed most.<\/p>\n

While the transition to a new national regulatory framework necessarily included adjustment on the part of both providers and Government to new requirements and approaches, the TEQSA regulatory regime has evolved into a system that is less burdensome to providers in important respects than the system it replaced.<\/p>\n

In particular, provider re-registration \u2013 though a new process for universities \u2013 is easier and more straightforward than the previous process of audits by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA). This has reduced compliance costs, both in cash and in kind (staff time, documentation etc).<\/p>\n

Issue No. 4<\/h3>\n

Is there unnecessary overlap with other legislation?<\/strong>
\nOverlap between the requirements of the TEQSA Act and other regulatory requirements on higher education providers (particularly the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000) has been a problem. The Review of Higher Education 监管 undertaken in 2013 identified this as a significant issue.<\/p>\n

Following the 2013 Review, 政府 of both political parties have made significant efforts to reduce unnecessary burdens on providers, and to align the requirements and timing of reporting and compliance under the TEQSA Act and other legislation that higher education providers must comply with.<\/p>\n

For example, registration under the TEQSA Act and the ESOS Act have been streamlined and aligned, in terms of processes, requirements, and period of registration. This has made compliance easier for universities and reduced administrative burden.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 supports the Government\u2019s initiatives in this respect. The process of calibration and alignment has been effective in reducing overlap and unnecessary burdens on providers.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, there is still significant overlap and duplication between the TEQSA Act and the ESOS Act, in particular:<\/p>\n

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• Duplication in content and requirements of the new Higher Education Standards and the ESOS National Code<\/li>\n
• Duplication in reporting of courses (to DET for domestic regulatory purposes and to TEQSA for CRICOS purposes)<\/li>\n
• Overlap in compliance processes, such as separate audits related to domestic and international provision<\/li>\n
• Separate re-registration processes under each of the TEQSA and ESOS Acts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  凯时真人网址 supports TEQSA\u2019s continuing efforts to align reaccreditation under both regimes. However, we believe that more could be done to realise a principle discussed following the 2013 Review, namely that successful compliance with domestic regulatory criteria should generally count towards compliance against regulatory requirements in international education. Any other approach will inevitably create overlap and duplication.<\/p>\n

  Issue No. 5<\/h3>\n

  Are there amendments to the TEQSA Act or other changes that would enhance the Act\u2019s impact or its administration?<\/strong><\/p>\n

  凯时真人网址 welcomes the opportunity to suggest amendments to the TEQSA Act, or other changes that would improve the operation of the Act.<\/p>\n

  However, 凯时真人网址 does not wish to suggest any specific amendments to the TEQSA Act. We consider that TEQSA is currently carrying out its functions well, in line with the principles enshrined in the Act.<\/p>\n

  As a general consideration, 凯时真人网址 argues that any changes to the Act should be carefully thought through in order to avoid unintended consequences and to preserve consistency in regulation.<\/p>\n

  Issue No. 6<\/h3>\n

  Are the required functions of the Higher Education Standards Panel adequately reflected in the TEQSA Act?<\/strong>
  \n凯时真人网址 considers that the TEQSA Act sets out the functions and powers of the Higher Education Standards Panel (HESP) well.<\/p>\n

  HESP\u2019s functions are properly specified as advising the Minister and TEQSA on matters related to the Higher Education Standards Framework. 凯时真人网址 does not consider it necessary to modify these functions or to add new ones.<\/p>\n

  As a matter of principle, it is important to ensure a separation of functions between the body responsible for formulating Standards and the regulator that is tasked with regulating against these standards. 凯时真人网址 considers that the current legislative architecture establishes and protects this separation well.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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  教学中,学习 & Funding

  2016年11月15日

  提交《凯时真人》对高等教育部门影响的审查

  凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)很高兴提交这份报告，审查2011年高等教育质量和标准机构法案(TEQSA法案)对高等教育部门的影响(“审查”)。.

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Universities Australia acknowledges IHPA\u2019s ongoing work in relation to efficient public hospital service delivery, especially Activity Based Funding (ABF) and broadly supports the general direction of this work. 凯时真人网址 appreciates the opportunity to make this short 提交 to IHPA\u2019s Public Hospital Pricing Framework 2017-18 Consultation Paper to further contribute to IHPA\u2019s work. Our response relates to teaching, training and research matters and specifically as these relate to information outlined in sections 2.0, 4.7, 10.2 and 11.0 of the paper.<\/p>\n

Section 2: Pricing Guidelines<\/h3>\n

There is a solid body of evidence that shows the benefits of trainees to service providers and the importance of ensuring quality and innovation in teaching and training for suitable development of the future health workforce . 凯时真人网址 notes that the current pricing guidelines (see also Box 1 in the Consultation Paper) do not mention the role that teaching, training and research (TTR) play in sustaining high quality health services. 凯时真人网址 recommends that TTR is recognised as a legitimate embedded cost in the Guidelines\u00a0<\/strong>and that when considering principles such as the need for pricing\/funding neutrality between public and private providers, the funding needs to recognise the relative contribution (and resulting expense) to TTR made by different types of health service providers. Given the role that TTR plays in future workforce development 凯时真人网址 also urges IHPA to ensure that the system planning guidelines make reference to TTR as essential for the system\u2019s future sustainability and quality.<\/p>\n

Sections 4.7 and 10.2: Teaching, Training and Research – Classifications used by IHPA to describe public hospital services and Setting the National Efficient Cost respectively<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 is aware that IHPA has recently released its Final Report on the TTR Costing Study and that based on this report, work to develop the classification system for teaching and training has commenced, while the costings and technical specifications for a research classification system will continue to be developed. 凯时真人网址 understands that the classification system could underpin the introduction of an Activity Based Funding (ABF) approach to TTR in the Australian public hospital system in future years, although decisions about such implementation ultimately lie with the Council of Australian 政府 (COAG).<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 has previously raised a few specific concerns with IHPA about the teaching, training and research costings – both in 凯时真人网址\u2019s previous 提交 to IHPA\u2019s 2016-17 workplan (submitted 1 July 2016) and at presentations IHPA has given to HPESG regarding this work. 凯时真人网址 appreciates the opportunity to raise such concerns directly with IHPA and reiterates them here.<\/p>\n

While we understand that block funding is not the focus of the current consultation, we would also like to draw attention to matters relating to this as outlined in sections 4.7 and 10.2 of the consultation paper – specifically regarding block funding that flows to public hospitals for TTR. 凯时真人网址 understands that such block funding will continue in the absence of an ABF approach based on an agreed nationally efficient price for TTR.<\/p>\n

In relation to clinical teaching and training specifically, the bulk of this (approximately 75 per cent) currently occurs in public hospitals . The costs of this teaching and training activity are shared through funding from the Commonwealth, from state and territory governments, and in some disciplines and jurisdictions through direct or indirect contributions made by partner education providers including universities. While information about the total amount of block funding provided by the Commonwealth to each state and territory for teaching, training (and research) purposes are available publically through the National Health Funding Pool , there is currently little 透明度 about how these funds are expended by each State or Territory\u2019s Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 understands that IHPA is working towards determining the national efficient price (NEP) for teaching and training across a range of health disciplines through its current teaching and training classification work. 凯时真人网址 acknowledges that such work, if based on a broadly agreed NEP could enhance levels of 透明度 and accountability in relation to the use of funding for TTR. 凯时真人网址 understands however that there is no guarantee this classification will be introduced and even if it is, that its implementation is still some years away.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 recommends in the meantime that the processes regarding jurisdictional determination of TTR block grant funding and of its subsequent allocations to and use within individual LHNs and hospitals are made transparent.\u00a0<\/strong>This will assist both universities and funders to ensure that funds allocated for TTR are being used for these purposes.<\/p>\n

In relation to research, while the TTR Costing Study demonstrated the feasibility of identifying and costing a product that could form the basis of a teaching and training classification, this was not the case for research. The Report noted that while it might be possible to cost research capability, no relationship between research capability costs and research outputs was identified that would support the development of a classification for research .\u00a0凯时真人网址 recommends that the absence of such data should not constrain the funding of research in the 2017-2018 pricing framework for Australian public hospital services.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 acknowledges that the TTR Costing Study recognised the major cost driver of research as maintaining research capability. However increased funding to support actual research project delivery within public health services is also critical. Funding mechanisms other than activity based funding may well be required to achieve this.<\/p>\n

The current role of public health services as predominantly facilitators of research, while a significant contribution, should not preclude increased activity towards achieving the primary objective of research activity within the public health service, namely: \u201c…the advancement of knowledge that ultimately aims to improve consumer and patient health outcomes and\/or health system performance.\u201d As subsequent phases of the TTR costing studies progress, maintaining a focus on the primary objective of research activity will be important.<\/p>\n

Intellectual leadership in research is critical to the innovations in health services and improvements in patient outcomes. Partnering with universities to integrate health and medical research leadership can enhance both research capacity and outputs related to achieving the primary objective of research activity within public health services. 凯时真人网址 further recommends that funding, and eventually, pricing for TTR supports such connections.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Section 11: Pricing and Funding for Safety and Quality<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 recognises the importance of safety and quality as fundamental to health care and commends the inclusion of this area in IHPA\u2019s pricing work. Given the importance of promoting best practice safety and quality approaches as early as possible in all clinicians, we also strongly urge IHPA to clearly include and link safety and quality with TTR. 凯时真人网址 appreciates that more time and work with both the Health and Education sectors might be needed to develop a detailed view of how the TTR classification should link with pricing for safety and quality, but the work that has just commenced on a TTR classification should embed the idea of pricing for safety and quality from the beginning. The implications of this might include:
\n\u2022 acknowledging in pricing that TTR improves the flow of quality care over time through the health system
\n\u2022 acknowledging that certain forms of TTR (e.g. interprofessional learning; translational research) might have particularly strong positive impacts on quality and safety and could therefore be incentivised in pricing
\n\u2022 understanding the need for further research into the quality and safety risk differences, if any, between high-load teaching and non-teaching facilities and research-active vs non-research active facilities.
\n凯时真人网址 would welcome the opportunity to work more closely with IHPA regarding this matter.<\/p>\n

Thank you again for the opportunity to make 提交 to the IHPA Pricing Framework consultation paper. Should you have any questions in relation to this 提交, please contact Rachel Yates, Policy Director Health and Workforce \u2013 email:\u00a0r.yates@usjewelrystore.com<\/a>\u00a0or by phone on: 02 6285 8127.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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Health

2016年10月27日

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority’s (IHPA) Consultation Paper

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The recent OECD Education at a Glance 2016 publication confirms that Australia performs well by international standards, but more can be done to ensure Australia has a world-leading teaching and learning system. While we acknowledge the excellent work by many in the sector, research can be better leveraged and our education system can be improved.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 members provided detailed 提交s to the Commission\u2019s Inquiry addressing the data and evidence gaps. This 提交 focuses on the Commission\u2019s proposed national education research framework and governance arrangements, the introduction of a unique student identifier, and reforms to improve access to education data. 凯时真人网址 also draws the Commission\u2019s attention to the linkages between the issues clearly identified in the draft report and the broader research system issues.<\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 recommends that:<\/p>\n

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• governments consult extensively with the university sector on the national education research framework including governance arrangements and research priorities;<\/li>\n
• governments implement a nationally consistent unique student identifier;<\/li>\n
• the Productivity Commission considers legislative and regulatory reforms that support greater access to and use of education data for research purposes; and<\/li>\n
• the Productivity Commission consider broader research system issues and the fundamentals of the research system in considering the education evidence base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  National education research framework<\/h2>\n

  凯时真人网址 welcomes the prospect of a new education research framework that could provide a more holistic and cohesive approach to address gaps and weaknesses in the education research system. Sustained national leadership and a program of continuous improvement is needed to deliver the best evidence-based education system. However, this must not come at the expense of other areas of the research system.<\/p>\n

  The research system is already under considerable strain. The inadequate support for the indirect costs of research has consistently been recognised as a serious weakness of the Australian research system. The indirect costs of research are real, substantial and ongoing. They include a range of engagement and outreach activities that are fundamental to the success of university research delivering improved education outcomes. The benefits of new research priorities and governance arrangements in education research will not be fully realised if there is no recognition of the additional costs arising from this work.<\/p>\n

  Safeguarding a broad base of research and innovation capability ensures we can address our unique national challenges. Building capacity and capability for a world-class, evidence-driven education system requires long-term, strategic investment and resourcing in areas and disciplines that will deliver the most impact.<\/p>\n

  The proposal for an independent body responsible for \u2018bottom-up\u2019 evaluative research represents a significant change to the research system and its implementation will require careful consideration to maximise the benefits for all Australians. Australia\u2019s education system would benefit from a concerted effort to create research-intensive environments, at scale, that are capable of harnessing expertise across the domains of research, policy and practice. However, consultation will be necessary to ensure that development of an independent body and national framework for education research achieves the objectives outlined by the Commission.<\/p>\n

  What is meant by high-quality education research must not be restricted to randomised trials. 凯时真人网址\u2019s members have raised questions about the effectiveness of this as a standard for education research, given its adoption in the US and UK has had mixed results. It is essential that Australia maintains its capacity for new, emerging and innovative research approaches and keeps pace with international research developments in education. 凯时真人网址 has strong reservations about reducing funding for types of education research currently funded through the Australian Research Council (ARC).<\/p>\n

  Care should be taken that existing linkages, infrastructure, expertise and support systems from the broader research system are drawn on. In particular, we strongly support the Commission\u2019s recommendation that education research decisions are supported through a transparent, rigorous and peer-reviewed process. Substantial peer review and grant management capabilities already exist within the ARC. Where possible, the capabilities of existing organisations and governments should be leveraged.<\/p>\n

  凯时真人网址 supports the Commission\u2019s focus on translating research into policy and practice. This is an important area that has not received enough focus in Australia. Leadership and support from all levels of government can assist in galvanising policy departments and education providers to become active partners in research. Education providers have a key role in identifying critical research questions and gaps in the evidence base, and in facilitating the translation of research. In other countries, and in other areas of research in Australia, there is a dedicated funding stream for the translation of research into policies and practice. Education research would benefit from the same support. It is essential that our efforts to build high-quality evidence is supplemented with a focus on developing a skilled workforce and ensuring that appropriate infrastructure is in place to support the use of research.<\/p>\n

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  Unique student identifier<\/h2>\n

  凯时真人网址 strongly supports the introduction of a national unique student identifier (USI). A nationally consistent USI approach would allow researchers, governments and education providers to more readily share data and information across the primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors.<\/p>\n

  The Australian economy will require 2.1 million more university graduates by 2025 than were needed in 2015, and an additional 1.7 million skilled workers to replace those exiting the workforce as the population ages. \u00a0Building such a well-educated and digitally literate workforce will require a pipeline of students aiming and prepared for higher education, including targeted efforts to lift the level of participation in higher education by underrepresented groups.<\/p>\n

  Universities\u2019 community outreach and engagement programs aim to build awareness of and aspirations for further education opportunities within underrepresented groups. Such programs commonly focus on schools and school-aged children and are critical to achieving long-term, sustainable improvement in participation rates. However, the impact of these programs is often difficult to assess since the students involved can take any number of future paths and thus can become easily \u2018lost\u2019 by the university undertaking the program.<\/p>\n

  A USI that would enable improved tracking of students would allow universities and governments to better evaluate outreach programs\u2014which typically feature long time frames between first engagement and graduation\u2014and provide more targeted interventions across the primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors. More generally, the USI will enable the development of a comprehensive picture of student movement between jurisdictions and between schools, universities and VET providers, all of which will greatly assist policy development and efficient allocation of support funding.<\/p>\n

  A USI that covers children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) would provide a more comprehensive record and greater efficiency, noting the Commission\u2019s concerns about the costs of extending a USI approach to ECEC. A simplified and streamlined approach to student identification would reduce the complexities and costs of collecting and retaining data over time, and the cost of developing a USI may be offset by future efficiency and productivity gains.<\/p>\n

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  Access to education data<\/h2>\n

  凯时真人网址 supports the Commission\u2019s recommendations for legal and regulatory reform to better harness the value of our national education data. Our capacity to better use our data depends on our ability to simplify access for researchers. Australia is a world leader in developing innovative methods to link and integrate data in the research sector. Current privacy and confidentiality arrangements for public sector data have not kept pace with maturing tools and techniques to manage confidentiality. There are new ways to transform data to protect people\u2019s privacy and still make pertinent information available for use.<\/p>\n

  Differing requirements for access to data between government agencies can add another layer of complexity when research spans across areas. There would be numerous benefits in harmonising privacy and security legislation across jurisdictions and agencies, and in developing governance arrangements and systems that would facilitate linking data from different areas including uniform recognition of ethics approvals. Teacher workforce data, for example, is needed to assist decision-makers in universities, schools, communities and government plan for teacher training and identify specialisations in demand. Variability of state and territory data collection limits our capacity to undertake both short and long-term national workforce planning.<\/p>\n

  This is a critical issue for all sectors and is currently being considered in detail by the Commission\u2019s Inquiry into Data Availability and Use. 凯时真人网址\u2019s 提交 to the inquiry outlines a number of critical elements that are needed to support data linking and optimise the use of data for research and policy-making for the education sector and more broadly.<\/p>\n

  Broader research system issues<\/h3>\n

  The policy settings and framework for education research must not be considered in isolation from the broader research system. A strong national education evidence base relies on having a high-performing research system more generally. There are clear benefits in taking a whole-of-system approach to cross-sectoral issues such as research training and data infrastructure. It is crucial that any changes to the education research framework is placed in the broader context of the research ecosystem, and leverages the significant work being done across a range of reviews and reports.<\/p>\n

  Review of Australia\u2019s research training system<\/p>\n

  The recent review of Australia\u2019s research training system by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) is highly relevant to the Commission\u2019s recommendation to build Australia\u2019s education researcher capacity. Researchers across all disciplines must be equipped with the skills for data analysis, procedures and methods in an increasingly data-driven research environment.<\/p>\n

  Our current research training system could do more to develop education researchers with high-level data skills, particularly in relation to undertaking data analysis within policy-intense settings, using emerging item and scaling techniques, applying growth modelling techniques and in using data management tools. There is scope to consider both training in education-specific technical skills and general digital literacy as part of the Government\u2019s and sector\u2019s response to the ACOLA review.<\/p>\n

  Increasing the number of employees with research and data skills in policy-making agencies and education providers is critical if we are to develop an evidence-based and data-oriented education system. The recruitment of skilled research graduates is one of the most important mechanisms used by industry to access the benefits of research.<\/p>\n

  Unlike most countries, the majority of Australian researchers are employed in the higher education sector. It is of vital importance that our research system provides the flexible learning options and skills needed to ensure graduates can succeed both in and out of academia. The recently announced changes to the funding for research training could reduce barriers for potential students already working in government or industry to complete a PhD part-time and improve their data and analytical skills. 凯时真人网址 welcomes the Government\u2019s commitment of $28.2 million to expand the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute PhD internship program. It is essential that the program supports closer linkages between researchers, policy makers and education providers as well as commercial businesses and STEM disciplines.<\/p>\n

  National Research Infrastructure Roadmap<\/h3>\n

  The 2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap currently underway provides a timely opportunity to ensure Australia has the necessary infrastructure and services needed to provide access, link and analyse data, and promote stronger linkages between researchers, policy-makers and providers. Investing in collaborative, national research infrastructure that has purchase beyond any one sector is a more pragmatic and effective solution than the Commission\u2019s proposed online metadata repository for education datasets modelled on the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare\u2019s METeOR.<\/p>\n

  The principles underpinning the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS) and the Roadmap, as detailed in 凯时真人网址\u2019s 提交, should be considered further by the Commission as a basis for recommendations regarding education research infrastructure. Major national infrastructure should serve a broad user base, independent of institutional or disciplinary groups. This approach maximises the impact of every dollar invested and enables yet unimagined connections to be drawn across datasets, platforms and sectors. Education providers, businesses, industry often face an additional barrier of visibility of research infrastructure. The experience of NCRIS facilities in encouraging genuine access to the broader knowledge system should be leveraged wherever possible.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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  2016年10月27日

  Productivity Commission Inquiry on the Education Evidence Base

  凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)欢迎有机会对生产力委员会凯时真人教育证据基础的报告草案作出回应. 在澳大利亚建立教育证据基础的努力中，大学处于最前沿，并巩固了澳大利亚作为一个高度创新和教育国家的地位.

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1. Collecting information on full-time equivalent staff<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 supports the collection of information on full-time equivalent (FTE) staff instead of headcounts to better reflect the numbers of actual hours worked by staff in Australia\u2019s charities and not-for-profits sector. However, extra guidance or information will need to be provided to ensure consistency in calculating hours worked and conversion to FTE staff in different types of organisations.<\/p>\n

Australian universities currently provide information on FTE staff to the Department of Education and Training through the Higher Education Information Management System (HEIMS). The HEIMSHELP website provides guidance to assist universities in calculating FTE for a full year of staff members employed under casual work contracts.<\/p>\n

2. Assisting charities to update their responsible persons as part of the AIS<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 supports the use of the 2017 AIS to ensure and improve the accuracy of information on the ACNC Register. 凯时真人网址 prefers the option which shows charities a preview of the responsible persons on the ACNC Register before they submit the AIS and allows charities the opportunity to amend any details if required.<\/p>\n

3. Confirming compliance with the ACNC\u2019s governance standards<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 supports the proposal to include questions on whether charities are meeting ACNC governance standards as part of their 2017 AIS.<\/p>\n

Most Australian universities are established and governed by their own state-based university establishment Acts, for example, the 大学 of Sydney Act 1989. In general, these Acts specify the organisation, responsibilities, functions and management of universities. Therefore, Australian universities are compliant and meet the ACNC governance standards.<\/p>\n

4. Allowing charities to upload their Annual Report in the AIS<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 agrees that charities should have the option to upload their annual report in the 2017 AIS.<\/p>\n

5. Requesting specific locations where charities are operating<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 does not support the proposal to seek a further breakdown of the areas in which charities operate. Universities that operate through different campuses may find it difficult to answer this question. This requirement would increase their reporting burdens. While there are 39 not-for-profits universities in Australia, they operate across 229 campus locations around Australia. For example, CQ大学 has 13 campuses around Australia, of these 10 campuses are located in different parts of Queensland.<\/p>\n

6. Improving the question about a charity\u2019s beneficiaries<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 supports the proposal to amend the question on beneficiaries such that its format is the same as the question on activities.<\/p>\n

7. Addition of sales and investment income to the income statement<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 supports the inclusion of sales and investment income in the income statement. However, clear guidance and definition of sales and investment income will need to be provided to ensure consistency across different charities.<\/p>\n

8. Removal of the question asking charities if they are up to date with their subtypes, governing documents and responsible persons<\/h3>\n

凯时真人网址 supports this proposal.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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教学中,学习 & Funding

2016年10月6日

提交给ACNC 2017年度信息声明

凯时真人网址欢迎有机会为2017年年度信息声明(AIS)的拟议变更提供意见。.

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2016年9月12日

2016 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Capability Issues Paper

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凯时真人网址不反对适度降低帮助债务的最低还款收入, with lower repayment rates below existing threshold (Schedule 1), aimed at assuring the viability and sustainably of HELP scheme. [{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

We also do not oppose the removal of HECS-HELP benefit (Schedule 3) given its limited success in influencing study choice selection and increasing demand for particular occupations.<\/p>\n

However, Universities Australia has some concerns on the following three schedules of the Bill.<\/p>\n

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• Schedule 2 \u2013 Indexation of higher education support amounts<\/li>\n
• Schedule 5 \u2013 Australian Renewable Energy Agency\u2019s (ARENA) finances<\/li>\n
• Schedule 11 \u2013 Student Start-up 奖学金s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}]'>
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  教学中,学习 & Funding

  2016年9月8日

  向参议院经济立法委员会提交《凯时真人》

  凯时真人网址不反对适度降低帮助债务的最低还款收入, with lower repayment rates below existing threshold (Schedule 1), aimed at assuring the viability and sustainably of HELP scheme.

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教学中,学习 & Funding

2016年9月6

提交HEPPP检讨

高等教育伙伴关系和参与计划(HEPPP)是一个有效的倡议. 它帮助推动了来自社会经济地位低的人群和其他代表性不足的群体参加大学的历史性增长.

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Health

2016年8月26日

Structural Review of the NHMRC’s Grant Program Public Consultation

对卫生和医学研究资助计划进行审查的理由在该问题论文中得到了很好的阐述.

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教学中,学习 & Funding

2016年8月2

请响应政府的《凯时真人》

政府的选择文件提供了广泛和全面的报道，主要的高等教育政策挑战，保持一个可访问的, 高质量的大众化高等教育体系, 在预算紧缩的背景下.

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2016年8月1

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Data Availability and Use

通过他们的研究项目，大学在推动澳大利亚的开放数据议程中扮演着重要的角色, as producers and users of vast amounts of data in their own right, and as educators of Australia’s data analysts and data scientists.

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Research & 创新

2016年6月28日

Research Engagement and Impact Assessment Consultation Paper

政府, 大学和企业认为，澳大利亚产业界和大学研究人员之间的合作水平较低，是澳大利亚成功转型为创新型国家的主要障碍. 国家大学科研参与和影响评估是鼓励大学更好地与企业和其他终端用户(包括中小企业)接触的一项重要举措。, 非营利部门, 政府及社区组织.

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凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)欢迎有机会向卫生专业人员国家注册和认证计划(NRAS)内的认证系统独立审查提交材料(“审查”)。. 凯时真人网址 understands that the Review and its associated discussion paper focuses on three main areas: improving efficiency; relevance and responsiveness and; future health workforce development. 凯时真人网址已就这些适用于大学的领域的讨论问题作出了回应，并在相关情况下提供了进一步的信息.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

ABOUT THIS SUBMISSION<\/h2>\n

凯时真人网址 supports accreditation and has itself worked with Professions Australia (PA) to develop joint Principles for Professional Accreditation to streamline and improve consistency in the professional accreditation of university coursesii,1. 凯时真人网址 believes that, at its best, accreditation provides a valuable mechanism for protecting the interests of the general public (the primary focus of NRAS), students, education providers and employers by ensuring that educational programs are delivered at a level that meets or exceeds standards developed by experts within the professions iii. It enables continuous quality improvement, brings professional knowledge to university teaching practices, assists in the consistent delivery of competent and appropriately skilled health professionals and provides a pathway for developing the future health workforce in line with emerging trends. Accrediting authorities under NRAS also require monitoring of graduate outcomes and benchmarking which is useful and can otherwise be difficult to achieve in a competitive environment. NRAS\u2019s connection between accreditation and national registration through AHPRA also assists in gathering health professional data to support a range of activities including workforce analysis\/planning and best practice course delivery.<\/p>\n

At its worst, however, experiences of health professional course accreditation can be overly bureaucratic. It can duplicate assessments better or already conducted by other regulatory authorities, focus unnecessarily on process and input rather than output and outcome measures and constrain innovation regarding future workforce development. While this is not the case all the time or across all health courses, 凯时真人网址 considers that there are still some areas for improvement. These are addressed below under the three main discussion paper headings. Of note, while 凯时真人网址 understands that the review is focused on the current fourteen2 NRAS professions, reference is also made within the 提交 to the self-regulating professions.<\/p>\n

1 The Statement is designed for university course accreditation broadly, including, but not limited to, the health professions.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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2016年6月20

提交国家卫生专业注册和认可计划内认可制度的独立审查

凯时真人网址(凯时真人网址)欢迎有机会向卫生专业人员国家注册和认证计划(NRAS)内的认证系统独立审查提交材料(“审查”)。. 凯时真人网址 understands that the Review and its associated discussion paper focuses on three main areas: improving efficiency; relevance and responsiveness and; future health workforce development. 凯时真人网址已就这些适用于大学的领域的讨论问题作出了回应，并在相关情况下提供了进一步的信息.

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Health

2016年6月9日

Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Work Program 2016-2017

凯时真人网址——凯时真人网址的全国高峰机构——召开了HPESG会议，将其作为一个政策论坛，通过它来推进跨组合的健康和高等教育问题, 其中最主要的是临床教育和培训. 该小组由所有卫生专业学科的高级领导人组成. 凯时真人HPESG的进一步信息见附件.

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Health

2016年6月9日

澳大利亚医学研究和创新战略

未来医学研究基金(MRFF)是对健康和医学研究的一项重要和受欢迎的新投资，将为澳大利亚人口带来宝贵的健康利益，并增加澳大利亚研究带来的商业机会.

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2016年6月7日

生产力促进委员会凯时真人知识产权安排的报告拟稿

根据政府在最近的《凯时真人》中所述的推动向创新型知识经济过渡的既定目标, universities rely heavily on the latest technology for teaching, 学习和研究.

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凯时真人网址支持部长和高等教育标准小组(该小组)的目标，即在不增加大学繁文缛节的情况下提高透明度, 并感谢有机会为这一过程做出贡献. 凯时真人注意到，改善学生和家长凯时真人高等教育选择的信息得到了两党政治支持.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

In placing students at the centre of considerations for improving the 透明度 of information on university entry requirements, we agree that information needs to be accurate, comprehensive, accessible and presented in a consistent format across the sector. This has become even more pressing in the more competitive operating environment created by the demand-driven system.<\/p>\n

Greater consistency and 透明度 will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of admissions processes. Further, better informed decision-making by students could also be expected to lead to an increase in student satisfaction, retention and success.<\/p>\n

The nature, presentation, availability and location of information should be considered from the perspective of the prospective student who will be contemplating one of the most important decisions they will make in their lives.<\/p>\n

Less than 50 per cent of these students will be entering university directly from school, many of them will come from disadvantaged and under-privileged backgrounds, and some will have experienced some life event that may have affected the academic performance at school but not their potential to succeed at university.<\/p>\n

大学 admissions policies, procedures and processes have evolved to take account of the increasing diversity in the make-up of the prospective student load.<\/p>\n

Out of necessity, they have increased in their complexity. Unfortunately, they have also increased in their opacity.<\/p>\n

Universities Australia supports measures that, without undermining the autonomy of universities, ensure students have easy access to clear, unambiguous information that is consistently presented to allow for comparisons to be made between institutions.<\/p>\n

In this context, Universities Australia recommends that the Panel:<\/p>\n

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1. Endorses and be guided by the student-centred principle of easy access to clear, accurate and comparable information that respects university autonomy on admissions policies, procedures and practices.<\/li>\n
2. Ensure its recommendations, through the inclusion of contextual information, reflect the contemporary, demand-driven Australian higher education system designed to supply future labour market needs (both professional and generic).<\/li>\n
3. Endorses Universities Australia\u2019s proposed approach to developing comparable terminology and definitions\u00a0in particular, endorse Universities Australia\u2019s proposal to clearly distinguish between \u2018raw\u2019 ATARs and selection ranks that are actually used to admit students, and to clarify that \u2018cut-offs\u2019, when used, refer to selection ranks, not to \u2018raw\u2019 ATARs.<\/li>\n
4. Adopt Universities Australia\u2019s proposed approach to publication and presentation of comparable information about admission pathways into courses.<\/li>\n
5. Endorse Universities Australia\u2019s proposal that universities publish on course websites statistics and information on admissions in previous years (including, numbers and proportions of students admitted through different pathways; distribution of ATAR scores and selection ranks of school leavers admitted).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"}]'>
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   教学中,学习 & Funding

   2016年6月4

   高等教育招生过程透明度咨询

   凯时真人网址支持部长和高等教育标准小组(该小组)的目标，即在不增加大学繁文缛节的情况下提高透明度, 并感谢有机会为这一过程做出贡献. 凯时真人注意到，改善学生和家长凯时真人高等教育选择的信息得到了两党政治支持.

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Safety & 幸福

2016年4月12日

调查家庭暴力和性别不平等

凯时真人的大学认识到家庭暴力和性别不平等是一个重大的社会问题，社会各界都需要采取行动，减少和消除针对妇女的暴力和性别不平等. 多年来，无论是个人还是集体，凯时真人网址实施了许多政策, programs and processes to ensure the safety of the university community.

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教学中,学习 & Funding

2016年3月25日

Inquiry into innovation and creativity: workforce for the new economy

澳大利亚正在经历一个深刻的经济和社会变革时期，其速度之快是工业革命以来所未见的. 新的知识经济要求空前的经济和劳动力市场灵活性. 据估计，40%的现有工作岗位可能会在未来10至15年内消失.挑战在于确保这些岗位被重新配置的新行业的工作岗位所取代, as well as through the creation of new and innovative ideas.

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凯时真人网址也是国际学生教育服务的主要提供者, 一个180亿美元的出口产业. 大学提供有技能的毕业生, 巩固凯时真人的研究和创新工作, 也是在国际上提供教育服务的基石.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

In total, university education added an estimated $140 billion to our economy in 2014.^{1<\/sup>\u00a0The value of the stock of knowledge generated by university research was estimated at $160 billion in 2014, equivalent to almost 10 per cent of Australia\u2019s GDP.2 Universities are central to Australia\u2019s ambitions to seize the new wave of economic prosperity and create an \u2018ideas boom\u2019.<\/p>\n}

A number of critical elements are needed to improve Australia\u2019s ability to grow the economy, create new jobs and improve productivity. As outlined in the National 创新 and Science Agenda, cultural change is needed to bridge the divide between industry and the research sector. This requires strong policy direction and support. 凯时真人网址 looks forward to working with the Government and industry to realise the ambitions outlined in the National 创新 and Science Agenda (NISA) in putting innovation at the heart of the Australian economy.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Deloitte Access Economics 2015,\u00a0The importance of universities to Australia\u2019s prosperity<\/em>, Deloitte Access Economics Pty Ltd, Canberra.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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Research & 创新

2016年3月2

Inquiry into Australia’s Future in Research and 创新

大学在推动澳大利亚的国际竞争力和生产能力方面发挥着重要作用. 对大学部门的有效投资对于建立和保持良好的信誉至关重要, 贸易和投资. 凯时真人网址也是国际学生教育服务的主要提供者, 一个180亿美元的出口产业. 大学提供有技能的毕业生, 巩固凯时真人的研究和创新工作, 也是在国际上提供教育服务的基石.

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凯时真人网址对凯时真人国家的经济基础设施至关重要. 他们在教学方面表现卓越, 奖学金, research and innovation; support regional economies and communities; transform lives through educational opportunity and research; and have been at the forefront of Australia’s ‘soft diplomacy’ agenda through the delivery of international education and research collaboration. [{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

Despite strong public support for a well-funded university system, the sector has faced major funding uncertainty and frequent policy change in recent years. Public investment in tertiary education has remained at around 0.8 per cent of GDP, despite the introduction of the demand driven funding system. The budgets from 2011\u201312 to 2013\u201314 included policy changes that have yielded over $1 billion a year from the sector over the forward estimates.<\/p>\n

The uncertainty associated with a range of unlegislated policy proposals and the protracted debate on higher education is imposing unnecessary adjustment costs on universities and affecting their ability to plan in the best interests of their students. It has slowed the investment needed to improve the quality of education services, and has constrained research capability and prospects for successful collaboration, joint investment, research translation and innovation.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0Keep it Clever: Policy Statement 2016<\/em><\/a>, Universities Australia argued strongly that resources for both teaching and research need to be sufficient, sustainable and predictable to enable universities to deliver on the expectations of students, employers, the community and governments.<\/p>\n

Currently, this is not the case. Universities Australia acknowledges the budgetary pressures being confronted by the Government but does not accept that ongoing cuts to the level of public investment in higher education and research is in the nation\u2019s best long term interests, or consistent with the Government\u2019s ambitions for an innovation-driven future.<\/p>\n

The Government\u2019s National 创新 and Science Agenda (NISA) is a positive step forward in providing the necessary policy architecture for enabling Australia to evolve into a globally significant innovative nation. The modest level of funding provided to support the NISA represented a welcome and prudent investment in Australia\u2019s future productivity and prosperity.<\/p>\n

The current debate on higher education policy would greatly benefit from an injection of the same longer-term, whole-of-government aspirational thinking that led to, and underpinned, the development of the NISA.<\/p>\n

Universities comprise the social, cultural, intellectual and ideas infrastructure upon which Australia\u2019s wealth creation, and position in the world, depends and are critical to positioning Australia for long-term and enduring success.<\/p>\n

In this 提交, Universities Australia has made recommendations for the short to medium term across the breadth of higher education activity. We acknowledge that not all of these may be addressed in the 2016\u201317 Budget but should be addressed as budget circumstances permit.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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教学中,学习 & Funding

2016年3月1日

2016 - 17预算前提交

凯时真人网址对凯时真人国家的经济基础设施至关重要. 他们在教学方面表现卓越, 奖学金, research and innovation; support regional economies and communities; transform lives through educational opportunity and research; and have been at the forefront of Australia’s ‘soft diplomacy’ agenda through the delivery of international education and research collaboration.

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凯时真人正在进入一个新时代, knowledge and ideas will become our most precious commodities. 要想成功地驾驭这些变化，澳大利亚的企业和研究机构需要合作开发新产品, 确保澳大利亚未来经济繁荣所需的流程和工业. [{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

The Australia university system provides the critical intellectual and research infrastructure that underpins national productivity, prosperity and innovation. 凯时真人的大学 deliver excellence in teaching, 奖学金 and research; support regional economies and communities; transform lives through educational opportunity and research; and have been at the forefront of Australia\u2019s \u2018soft diplomacy\u2019 agenda. They provide the building blocks that will enable us to make the transition to a productive and internationally competitive innovation nation.<\/p>\n

The low levels of industry\u2013university research collaboration in Australia are well-documented and are the subject of the Government\u2019s recently released National 创新 and Science Agenda (NISA). Adjustments to university research funding and the introduction of a new impact and engagement assessment announced in the NISA convey a strong expectation that universities should do more to reach out to industry and other end-users in the collaborative effort needed to drive national innovation.<\/p>\n

These changes to the \u2018supply side\u2019 of the collaborative effort, however, must be complemented by commensurate \u2018demand side\u2019 incentives to encourage industry to become active partners in the national research and innovation effort. Government policy, particularly through the design of the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive, has an important role to play in serving as a catalyst for change.<\/p>\n

In Australia the R&D税收激励 is the principal form of support for business innovation. Despite an annual cost of almost $3 billion in revenue foregone, Australia continues to lag behind comparable countries on indicators of business innovation.<\/p>\n

As highlighted in the R&D税收激励 Review Issues Paper (the issues paper), legitimate concerns have been expressed about the level of \u2018additionality\u2019 and \u2018spillover\u2019 that the measure delivers. Universities Australia welcomes the review\u2019s focus on improving the effectiveness and integrity of the R&D税收激励.<\/p>\n

Universities Australia supports the introduction of reforms to ensure the incentive is supporting the aims of the NISA to stimulate world-leading innovation and greater collaboration between industry and research organisations.<\/p>\n

Universities Australia encourages the reviewers to also consider the case for supplementing the incentive with more direct and targeted measures, including competitive grants and non-financial support measures, like mentoring and network development. Australia must ensure we have the right balance of indirect and direct support for business innovation.<\/p>\n

To view our full 提交, click the link below.<\/p>\n"}]'>

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Research & 创新

2016年3月1日

R的回顾&D税收激励

Australia is experiencing significant economic and social change. 凯时真人正在进入一个新时代, knowledge and ideas will become our most precious commodities. 要想成功地驾驭这些变化，澳大利亚的企业和研究机构需要合作开发新产品, 确保澳大利亚未来经济繁荣所需的流程和工业.

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凯时真人网址向澳大利亚法律改革委员会(ALRC)提交了一份凯时真人版权和数字经济的讨论文件.[{"acf_fc_layout":"text-content","heading":"","body":"

In our response to the\u00a0Issues Paper<\/a>, Universities Australia submitted that Australia\u201fs inflexible copyright exceptions, together with the educational statutory licences, were affecting the ability of Australian universities to create and disseminate knowledge, and placing the Australian higher education sector at an international competitive disadvantage.<\/p>\n

The principles-based regime outlined in the Discussion Paper would go a long way towards addressing the problems highlighted in our earlier 提交. If enacted, it would deliver the flexibility that is so urgently needed to encourage research and innovation, while still protecting the rights of copyright owners. It would remove obstacles that currently stand in the way of Australian universities fully utilising digital technology, and would bring Australian copyright law in line with comparable jurisdictions with more adaptive copyright regimes. The proposed reforms would put Australian universities on a level playing field as they seek to attract the best and brightest students in an increasingly globalised and competitive higher education market.<\/p>\n

Response to ALRC discussion paper<\/a><\/p>\n

凯时真人网址 to ALRC Review of 版权 in the Digital Economy 070513<\/a><\/p>\n"}]'>

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2013年8月9日

版权与数字经济的探讨

2013年8月，凯时真人网址向澳大利亚法律改革委员会(ALRC)提交了一份凯时真人版权和数字经济的讨论文件.

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