TEQSA named in Universities Accord reference group

The Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, has announced TEQSA as a member of the Universities Accord Ministerial Reference Group.

The group, chaired by Minister Clare, includes representatives of higher education institutions, business, staff, students and other experts.

The Universities Accord is the first review of Australia's higher education system in over 12 years, and is an opportunity to review the sector's funding and access, affordability, transparency, regulation, employment conditions and how higher education and vocational education and training can work together.

The Universities Accord Panel is led by Professor Mary O'Kane AO.