Organisation
Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee
Report
Quality of governance at Australian higher education providers: final report
The final report from an inquiry into the adequacy of the powers available to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency to perform its role in identifying and addressing corporate governance issues at Australian higher education providers. It provides eight recommendations.
Report
Quality of governance at Australian higher education providers
An interim report that focuses on the accountability and transparency of decision-making within universities, remuneration of vice-chancellors and other senior executives and the appropriateness of Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency's (TEQSA) powers. The report makes 12 recommendations.
Report
Free TAFE Bill 2024 [Provisions]
This report summarises the findings of the inquiry into the Free TAFE Bill 2024. The bill would establish ongoing financial support to the states and territories to deliver fee-free TAFE and vocational education and training places in areas of local and national priority. The report recommends that the bill is passed.
Evaluation
Independent review of the operation of the paid family and domestic violence leave entitlement in the Fair Work Act 2009
This report considers the operation and impact of the paid family and domestic violence leave entitlement on small businesses, sole traders and people experiencing family and domestic violence since its commencement in 2023. It finds that the entitlement is operating as intended and is strongly supported across stakeholder groups.
Report
Effectiveness of the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy: final report
This review examined the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), its effectiveness, its unintended consequences, and potential improvements. Referral