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National Reconstruction Fund: IRU submission to consultation process
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on the development of the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and at a time…
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Australian Universities Accord: Consultation on Terms of Reference
Executive Summary The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) warmly welcomes the Review of Australia’s Higher Education System as the first step towards a new Australian Universities Accord. At a time of significant global change, the Review provides an important opportunity to…
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Review of the Australian Research Council
Summary of IRU Recommendations 1. The primary purpose of the ARC is to support basic research across all non-medical disciplines. 2. A commitment to the peer review process (based on the Haldane Principle) should be included in the ARC Act,…
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Employment White Paper – IRU Submission
Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Employment White Paper process — the critical next step to address skills and labour shortages in Australia’s workforce, and to describe a potential future state for Australia’s…
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Inquiry into Australia’s tourism and international education sectors – IRU Response
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade’s inquiry into the post COVID-19 recovery of Australia’s tourism and international education sectors. The IRU is a group…
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Productivity Inquiry submission
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Productivity Commission. The five-yearly productivity inquiries are important for reviewing Australia’s performance and policy settings across a wide range of areas, and soliciting ideas for productivity-enhancing…
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IRU Response: 2022 List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) appreciates the opportunity to make this submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on the 2022 Critical Technologies List. The IRU welcomes the focus on key technology areas and agrees that research, technology…
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Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry – IRU Response
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the Jobs and Skills Australia Bill 2022 and the Jobs and Skills Australia (National Skills Commissioner Repeal) Bill 2022. Support for Jobs and Skills Australia While the…
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