The Australian Parliament has just passed legislation establishing the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC), marking an important step in the overall reform of the higher education system. Previously, ATEC operated on a provisional basis, but this law makes it officially operational.
ATEC operates as an independent body, responsible for distributing budgets according to a “managed growth” model, ensuring compliance with national standards and publishing annual reports on the state of the system. The committee’s mission is to improve access to education, promote equity and strengthen the links between higher education and professional training.
Australian Education Minister Jason Clare noted: “Of all the provisions of the new agreement adopted, I believe the creation and legalization of ATEC is the most important. This is a long-term, systemic reform.”
Additionally, ATEC will play a central coordinating role, aiming to build a larger and more equitable higher education system, replacing the current model of strong competition between universities. ATEC’s decision will also have a direct impact on the ability to train essential human resources, such as doctors, teachers and agricultural experts, for non-urban areas.
Selon The PIE News
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