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IRU Submission on the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025
Executive summary: The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) strongly supports the reforms from the Universities Accord designed to achieve a more balanced and innovative higher education system with increased student participation and equity to meet Australia’s future needs. The establishment of…
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IRU submission on the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Education Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (ELA Bill). The IRU supports the uncapping of Commonwealth-supported medical places for all Indigenous students, to further enhance access and equity…
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Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia – IRU Response
Context The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and its members have a long and proud history of engagement with the Indo–Pacific and we welcome the Government’s inquiry into building Australia’s Asia capability. The inquiry aims to identify reforms that may support…
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Disability Support Fund Draft Proposal – IRU Feedback
The Innovative Research Universities welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Disability Support Fund: A sector-level approach to disability support and inclusion in higher education. Overall, we are supportive of the recommendations, but given the limited timeframe for consultation…
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Consultation on Modernising and Strengthening TEQSA’s Powers: IRU Submission
Key points The IRU supports the crucial role of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), to ensure continued high-quality higher education for Australia. We support continued focus on “proportionate, risk-based regulation” and the need for a fit-for-purpose national…
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SERD Issues Paper 5: IRU response
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to offer feedback on the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) Issues Paper 5. Foundational research: Creating knowledge. The IRU strongly supports the intention of Issues Paper 5, as contained in…
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SERD Issues Papers 1-4: IRU response
The IRU welcomes the opportunity to offer feedback on the first four Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) issues papers. The IRU submission to the SERD recommended a systematic approach to R&D through a national coordination agency. Therefore, we…
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IRU Feedback on “A new approach to research evaluation: The ARC’s Research Insights Capability”
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) has provided feedback on the Consultation Draft - New Australian Research Council Research Insights Capability. The IRU supports: The ARC taking a greater role in improving the understanding of the research ecosystem and highlighting strengths,…
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