The 2010 Federal Election and Postgraduates

The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has released a report outlining the key priorities for Australia’s 280,000+ postgraduate students in the lead up to the 2010 Federal Election. 

The 2010 Federal Election represents a pivotal time for postgraduates: a vital phase in the cycle of review and reform that has characterised Australian higher education since 2007. While postgraduates have won significant improvements under the current Government, a range of further reforms are either partly implemented or yet to be addressed.

Postgraduates have won some important reforms during the current term of Government, but more needs to be done.  The challenges for the next Federal Government include:

•    Completing reforms to scholarships and student income support
•    Implementation of a national research workforce strategy
•    Ensuring quality and sustainability in higher education and research

A report outlining key aspects for each of these priorities is available via the link below.

Announcements by political parties on higher education will be included as they become available via the links below, along wiht announcements and reports by other higher education groups.