In 2022, the Australian Government launched an ambitious process to develop the Australian Universities Accord to drive transformative reform of Australia’s higher education system. This report outlines the system architecture for a proposed new funding model predominantly for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) that enables more students to attend university to meet Australia’s future skills needs.

International education in Australia is a valuable asset that has delivered significant economic and social benefits for the community. To support its quality, integrity and long-term sustainability, the Australian Government is taking an active and engaged approach to the management of the sector. This draft strategic framework sets out a future direction for the international...

This draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework aims to ensure Australia’s international student program supports the sustainability, quality and integrity of our world-class international education sector. The Department of Education will lead targeted sector consultation during development of the final strategic framework, expected to be released later this year.

This strategy outlines a new vision for how government can work with young people, and sets out three priority areas for youth engagement with the federal government.

The Australian Universities Accord final report contains 47 recommendations for the federal government's consideration, and aims to create a long-term reform plan for the higher education sector to meet Australia’s future skills needs.