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It’s important to look at attrition figures. The decade-long
attrition from the sector is almost the same as it was 10 years
ago. We’re doing a great deal to support [students] through that
educational journey.
Yes, we need to consider transparency around admission
processes and the Minister has referred that to the Higher
Education Standards Panel, and we’ll participate in detailed
discussion with the panel around that. I think we understand there
are a great many students who find pathways to university that
don’t rely on ATARs. This is about creating opportunity for so many
people in this country, not just one other piece of data.
How important are international partnerships for innovation at
Australian universities?
It’s important that Universities Australia plays a role in helping to
connect our sector with overseas higher education sectors and
research organisations,