Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission with respect to proposed amendments to the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 (the Act) as articulated in the Exposure Draft of the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill) and Explanatory Memorandum.

UA appreciates the ongoing engagement on the implementation of the ARC Review recommendations.

Universities Australia (UA) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft recommendations as part of the Pathway to Diversity in STEM review. Representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities, UA believes in building a strong STEM pipeline, and that improving equity and inclusion from all under-represented groups to access STEM education and employment will only further strengthen Australia’s future skilled workforce.