As the peak body representing Australia’s university sector, Universities Australia strongly advocates for a skilled migration framework that is conducive to the maintenance of a strong and dynamic university system, in recognition of the role it plays in contributing to Australia’s prosperity as well as realising Australia’s trade and investment potential. A poorly designed visa system will undermine the ability of universities to attract world-class academics into Australia, something which is crucial to the global collaborations that will help us to create new jobs and new industries for Australia.