Public funding of higher education
Student-related public funding for higher education is close to $8.5 billion a year. What benefit does the public receive for this investment, and how can we measure it? How much of the cost should students pay? Could similar outcomes be achieved at lower cost?
Reports
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14 June 2016
Orange Book 2016: priorities for the next Commonwealth Government -
28 March 2016
HELP for the future: fairer repayment of student debt -
1 November 2015
The cash nexus: how teaching funds research in Australian universities -
6 August 2013
Keep the caps off -
5 August 2012
Graduate Winners: Assessing the public and private benefits of higher education
News & Opinion
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10 May 2017
Uni students and grads must pay their fair share -
1 October 2016
Slow path to getting fee reform in university sector -
16 June 2016
How the two major parties shape up on debate around student loan reform -
17 May 2016
Universities can be reformed, but one piece at a time -
4 May 2016
Budget offers more questions than answers
Speeches & Events
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06 June 2017
What is a fair amount for university students to pay? -
13 August 2012
Graduate winners: public losers?