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This conference discusses the budget measures for universities and initiatives to increase socioeconomic diversity on campuses. It includes new funding for research, additional Commonwealth-supported places, and a demand-driven funding system.
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Group of Eight Directors Conference 28 May 2009 Liz Baré Vice-Principal & Head of University Services The University of Melbourne
New Money for Universities Source: Budget papers. Does not include Super Science initiative.
Additional Commonwealth-Supported Places Source: DEEWR Budget statements, outcome 3
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) New accreditation and quality assurance system
Five measures to increase low SES participation • Demand-driven funding system to create new places • Better-targeted student income support • Partnerships program • Loading for low SES students • Enrolment target
Low SES enrolment share targets
ENTER results and SES Source: Data supplied by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and Australian Bureau of Statistics
EIF contribution to budget measures
Budget deficits and interest costs Source: Budget Statement No. 9