UA is the peak body representing Australia’s 39 comprehensive universities. Our member universities span the length and breadth of Australia. Together, they educate around one and a half million students each year, undertake significant research and development activities, and engage globally to grow Australia’s and the world’s knowledge base while supporting our nation’s economic and social wellbeing.
The economics in support of a National Skills Passport
- The Accord Interim Report highlighted a need to support post-school learning of more than an additional 1.8 million students by 2050, more than double the current number of students.
- 36 per cent of occupations are currently in national shortage.
- Projected employment in Australia is set to increase by 6.5 per cent over the next five years and 14.2 per cent over the next 10 years.
- These statistics point to a need for a coordinated approach to lifelong learning in Australia going forward.
