The Universities Accord final report, released by Federal Education Minister Jason Clare, outlines a comprehensive review of Australia's higher education system, marking the first significant assessment since 2008. The 400-page report includes 47 recommendations aimed at enhancing the sector over the next decades. Key proposals include increasing the tertiary education attainment rate from 60% to 80% by 2050, expanding the number of Commonwealth-supported students, improving support for disadvantaged students, and establishing a new Australian Tertiary Education Commission to oversee reforms. The report emphasizes the need for lasting changes to address current and future challenges in higher education.

The Universities Accord final report, released by Federal Education Minister Jason Clare, outlines a comprehensive review of Australia's higher education system, marking the first significant assessment since 2008. The 400-page report includes 47 recommendations aimed at enhancing the sector over the next decades. Key proposals include increasing the tertiary education attainment rate from 60% to 80% by 2050, expanding the number of Commonwealth-supported students, improving support for disadvantaged students, and establishing a new Australian Tertiary Education Commission to oversee reforms. The report emphasizes the need for lasting changes to address current and future challenges in higher education.