This review was established to address the question of whether the higher education education is structured, organised and financed to position Australia to compete effectively in the new globalised economy. Major reforms are recommended to the financing and regulatory frameworks for higher education.

Currently, over 16,000 Indigenous students and 13,000 non-Indigenous students located in 260 Australian schools are involved in an Indigenous language program. More than 80 different Indigenous languages are taught. This project sought to present practice which would strengthen the quality of Indigenous language programs in schools. The report consists of a literature review, a mapping...

Described as the "next chapter of the government's education revolution", this report argues that Australia needs to build a culture of high expectations in our schools for students and teachers. This culture must also be matched to effective transparency and accountability mechanisms that meet the needs of parents, policy makers and the broader community. The...

In December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to a partnership between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments to pursue substantial reform in the areas of education, skills and early childhood development, to deliver significant improvements in human capital outcomes for all Australians. This discussion paper provides the basis for the initial round...

The NES are a key element of the Rudd government's new workplace relations system and will come into effect on 1 January 2010. They will apply to all employees in the Federal system regardless of industry, occupation or income. They cover maximum weekly hours of work; requests for flexible working arrangements; parental leave and related...