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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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IRU Submission – Research Block Grant reform
The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed reforms to boost incentives for university and industry collaboration through the Research Block Grant (RBG). With society transitioning to a post-Covid 19 environment, now is an…
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Centre for Australia-India Relations – IRU Response
Overview The Innovative Research Universities (IRU) welcomes the announcement of a new Centre for Australia-India Relations that will foster closer ties and support our expanding relationship with India. The IRU has a particular focus on strengthening engagement with key partners…
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