As the peak body representing 39 of Australia’s comprehensive universities, UA strongly advocates for the inclusion of skilled occupations that attract and retain talented professionals that support a strong and dynamic university system.
As the peak body representing 39 of Australia’s comprehensive universities, UA strongly advocates for the inclusion of skilled occupations that attract and retain talented professionals that support a strong and dynamic university system.
Australia’s international education sector is a prized national asset, growing significantly over the past 20 years to become the country’s second largest export industry.
UA welcomes the Government’s intent in the Migration Strategy to streamline and simplify the visa system to ensure it provides certain visa pathways for highly skilled migrants.
The 2024-25 federal budget is the Albanese Government’s first opportunity to respond in full to the Australian Universities Accord final report. The government must embrace it with both hands. In a fast-changing strategic and economic environment, Australia needs more of what universities do – more skilled workers, more research and development and stronger regional ties.